Singapore to hold first 4G auction in mid-2013

zdnet.com 16 Jan '13, 10am

Singapore to hold first 4G auction in mid-2013

Singapore is set to have its first 4G spectrum auction in mid-2013, where 27 blocks of airwaves in the 1800 MHz and 2.5 GHz band, will be put up for bidding at a total reserve price of S$360 million (US$294 million). In a statement Wednesday, the Infocomm Development Authority of Singapore said increasing the spectrum available for 4G would allow telcos to provide more innovative services due to faster data transfer rates than existing 3G neworks. "While commercial Long Term Evolution (LTE) services are already available, its use is still at a nascent stage. The auction of spectrum for 4G services will pave the way for nationwide deployment of 4G and for consumers to enjoy higher speeds in accessing mobile services across Singapore," said Leong Keng Thai, deputy CEO and director-general of telecoms and post at IDA, in a press release . Requirements for Singapore 4G auction...

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