BM Hofer satisfied with the auction of the first 5G frequencies in Austria

Vienna (OTS) – are you Happy with the first auction of 5G frequencies in Austria, the infrastructure Minister Norbert Hofer. The total profit amounted to EUR 188 million. „The new RTR chosen auction design simple and transparent. Also, the breakdown into regions was a good decision. I would like to thank the managers of RTR for the professional handling. Austria makes the first step in the digital 5G-the future. The proceeds from the auction are earmarked for the promotion of Broadband,“ says infrastructure Minister Norbert Hofer.

Up for auction the frequencies from 3.4 to 3.8 GHz. Thus, mobile can offer a radio operator in the cities of high bandwidth, on the other hand, it can be the local suppliers used, in order to provide broadband to customers in peripheral locations. Noteworthy is the strong involvement of regional suppliers in upper Austria, Salzburg, Graz and lower Austria. All winners will receive a very solid frequency equipment, through the a variety of Offers and services is possible. „In order to achieve the ambitious goals of the 5G strategy and by the end of 2025 Austria with 5G services, it needs a joint effort of the public sector and the mobile operators,“ Minister Hofer is convinced.

The 5G-Expansion start as soon as possible, were defined in the auction also supply obligations. Hoarding and broke the frequencies is not possible. Depending on the allocated frequency, amount, and Region, a successful bidder need to supply up to 1,000 locations – about a third of it by the end of the year 2020. The operators of these frequencies must also bring a proof that you have fulfilled this requirement – otherwise, penalties.

Already, the first preparations for the auction of the next frequency bands: 700, 1.500 and 2.100 MHz („multi-band assignment to 2020 have begun“). In December of 2018, the RTR Considerations have been published for consultation. Particular attention is paid to coverage of the permanent settlement area, as well as a continuous supply of motorways and high-level transport routes. According to current planning, the allocation of these frequencies in the 1 will.Quarter of 2020 is expected.

The Federal Ministry for transport, Innovation and technology
Volker Höferl
Press Secretary BM Ing. Norbert Hofer
01/71162 658121
volker.hoeferl@bmvit.gv.at
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