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Chile to Allocate New 5G Spectrum in 3.5GHz Band

Published /Chile

Introduction

The Chilean telecommunications regulatory authority, Subtel, has recently announced its plans to allocate new 5G spectrum in the 3.5GHz band, with the process set to begin next year. Subtel outlined the call for a public tender for 50MHz of frequency within the 3,400GHz-3,600GHz range in a publication in the Official Gazette.

Key Dates

The official announcement regarding this spectrum allocation will be made on Monday, October 16th, 2023. Prospective applicants will have a window from January 16th to 23rd, 2024, to submit their proposals. Subsequently, on January 24th, 2024, the opening of these proposals will be conducted electronically.

Current Operators in the 3.5GHz Band

In 2021, leading Chilean telecom companies, namely WOM, Movistar, and Entel, secured 50MHz each in the 3.5GHz band. These operators are currently in the process of deploying the necessary technology to support 5G services. However, the impending spectrum allocation could pave the way for additional competition and expansion in the 5G market.

ClaroVTR's Entry into the 5G Market

The upcoming spectrum allocation holds significant importance for ClaroVTR, which has been striving to enter the 5G market. Previously, Claro was authorized to use a portion of its 3.5GHz spectrum for 5G technology, but this authorization was denied by the Supreme Court.

Claro currently possesses 60MHz of spectrum in the 3.5GHz band, while VTR holds 30MHz. This spectrum allocation was originally designated for fixed wireless services, marking a noteworthy development in the Chilean telecommunications landscape.

Conclusion

In summary, Chile's forthcoming allocation of 5G spectrum in the 3.5GHz band promises to bring new players into the 5G market, furthering technological advancement and competition in the country's telecommunications sector.

More Information

For additional details, visit the following link: Subtel prepares second 5G auction for new spectrum in 2024 - https://www.telesemana.com/blog/2023/10/02/la-subtel-prepara-la-segunda-subasta-5g-para-entregar-nuevo-espectro-en-2024/

Chile Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencySubsecretaría de Telecomunicaciones (SUBTEL)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityIndefinite
Application LanguageSpanish
Legal License HolderNot required
In-country Testing RequirementNo testing required

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