Overview

The Plenary of the Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) has issued resolutions confirming the results for 6 winning participants of Bid No. IFT-11. This bid pertains to the concession of the use and commercial exploitation of spectrum segments available in the frequency band 410-415 / 420-425 MHz. The spectrum will be used for providing the Specialized Mobile Radiocommunication Service for Fleets.

Benefits

This tender aims to enhance the availability of specialized fleet radiocommunication mobile service, which will be beneficial in various sectors including transportation, security, vehicle fleets, and logistics services. It will also support internal communications in industrial environments such as mines, ports, and production facilities, facilitating a private mobile communications network in the 44 Basic Service Areas where the blocks have been assigned. Ultimately, this initiative is designed to benefit both users and the competitive landscape.

Rulings and Conditions

During its session on May 24th, the Plenary issued rulings establishing the conditions that the 6 winning participants must fulfill to receive their concession titles. This includes the payment of considerations associated with the blocks for which they were declared winners.

According to the bidding conditions, the winners represent the participants with the Highest Valid Offers for the 92 blocks that received bids, based on the results from the Bid Submission Procedure conducted on April 24th, 26th, and 28th, 2023.

Financial Obligations

The total amount of established considerations is 5 million 824 thousand 128 pesos, which must be paid within 30 business days following notification of the respective rulings. Upon verification of the payment, the Institute will return the bonds and deliver the concession titles for commercial use, valid for 20 years. This is in addition to the annual rights payments required under the Federal Rights Law.

Additional Information

For further details, visit IFT - Specialized Mobile Radiocommunication Service for Fleets - https://www.ift.org.mx/industria/espectro-radioelectrico/telecomunicaciones/2022/licitacion-no-ift-11-servicio-movil-de-radiocomunicacion-especializada-de-flotillas.