Progress in 5G Spectrum Auction
Costa Rica is making significant progress towards completing its auction of radio spectrum for 5G by the end of the year. The Superintendence of Telecommunications (Sutel) has submitted the draft specifications for the auction procedure to public consultation.
The Ministry of Science, Innovation, Technology and Telecommunications (Micitt) provided the guidelines for the specifications, focusing on promoting network deployments and facilitating access to connectivity. Sutel has now prepared the initial draft, marking another milestone in the journey towards 5G implementation.
The main objective of these guidelines is to benefit the population by enabling the deployment of telecommunications networks that support the development of applications and digital services. The goal is to meet the diverse needs of users efficiently and affordably.
Interested parties have been invited to participate in the public consultation by providing comments or observations within a 15-day period. The specifications aim to grant spectrum concessions for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) and outline the allocation of frequency blocks in various bands, including:
- 700 MHz
- 2300 MHz
- 3300 MHz to 3500 MHz
- 3600 MHz to 3625 MHz
- 26 GHz
- 28 GHz
By progressing with the public consultation and finalizing the specifications, Costa Rica is paving the way for the successful auction of radio spectrum for 5G, which will drive technological advancement and enhance connectivity in the country.