UKE wants fairer frequencies for all

The new frequencies were opened for tender last year, however, in May UKE questioned the work of the Tender Commission saying that two large companies - namely Exatel and Telekomunikacja Polska (TP) - gained most of the frequencies. Both companies moved for radio frequencies in the 317 areas under debate. UKE says that other operators need better chances to acquire radio frequencies as the current formula privileges large companies such as TP and Exatel. In a new tender, competition criteria will be toughened which is likely to weaken TP's offer. There are also plans to reduce the amount of administration areas, which will bring down the number of areas for tender.  (Puls Biznesu, p. 6) M.M.