Bidding Overview

In the bidding process for spectrum in the 400 MHz band for the provision of the specialized fleet radio communication mobile service, the IFT received offers in 92 blocks for a total amount of 5.8 million pesos and a payment of rights for the next 20 years of approximately 85.6 million pesos.

Next Steps

The Federal Institute of Telecommunications (IFT) stated that according to the Calendar of Activities of the Bases of the IFT-11 process, in the next 20 business days from May 2nd, the Plenary will issue the corresponding Judgment Act. Once the conditions established in said rulings are fulfilled, the winning participants may receive the respective concession titles.

Contest Participation

In an announcement, it was explained that after concluding the three contests provided for in the Bid Submission Procedure, offers were received from six participants for 92 blocks, assigning spectrum in 44 Basic Service Areas (ABS) of the 63 in which they offered available blocks of spectrum.

Impact on Services

As a result of this process, Mexico will gain more alternatives in the specialized fleet radio communication mobile service (also known as trunking). This will enhance coverage to new locations in the country, strengthening competition in the sector and creating many new opportunities.

Additional Information

For more details, please see the official announcement here - https://www.ift.org.mx/sites/default/files/comunicacion-y-medios/comunicados-ift/comunicado46ift2.pdf.