- Ministry of IT has issued policy directive regarding “Spectrum Auction for Next Generation Mobile Services in Pakistan” to PTA on 7th October 2013, said a statement issued by Ministry.
- As per policy directive, government has made it mandatory for existing cellular operators to share infrastructure on a cost-sharing basis with new entrants as well as among themselves. The PTA will prepare guidelines in this regard. It maybe recalled that a similar framework is already in place but is seldom practiced.
- According to the policy directives, the consultant – to be hired by PTA in next couple of months — will identify the number and size of the block to be auctioned considering the market situation. The Frequency Allocation Board has identified 30 megahertz (MHz) paired spectrum in 1.9GHz/2.1GHz band for auction.
- The new licence will be technology neutral and useable for technologies standardised for third-generation (3G) and advanced generation mobile services. The licence will be offered for a period of 15 years.
- According to the policy directives, the consultant – to be hired by PTA in next couple of months — will identify the number and size of the block to be auctioned considering the market situation. The Frequency Allocation Board has identified 30 megahertz (MHz) paired spectrum in 1.9GHz/2.1GHz band for auction.
- The new licence will be technology neutral and useable for technologies standardised for third-generation (3G) and advanced generation mobile services. The licence will be offered for a period of 15 years.
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