Hungary: 5G update
On June 17, 2019, Hungary’s National Media and Infocommunications Authority (NMHH) unveiled draft documentation for a 5G frequency auction scheduled for autumn 2019. The offering encompasses four frequency bands: 700 MHz, 2100 MHz, 2600 MHz, and 3600 MHz.
The authority requested public feedback by July 8, with the bidding process commencing in July and expected completion before year-end.
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Winning bidders will secure usage rights for 15 years, renewable for an additional five-year term. The NMHH determined the frequency allocation based on anticipated market demand and industry consultation.
Since 700 MHz frequencies currently support television broadcasting, mobile services utilizing this band cannot launch until after television conversion concludes in September 2020.
The auction offerings include:
- Two 25 MHz lots in the 700 MHz band (paired due to access requirements)
- Two 15 MHz lots in the 2100 MHz band (paired due to access requirements)
- One 15 MHz lot in the 2600 MHz band
- One 310 MHz lot in the 3600 MHz band
By introducing spectrum access, the NMHH aims to have winning bidders’ 5G networks operational by year-end 2019 while expanding existing mobile network capacity through new frequency bands.