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Mexico's IFT to Launch 2.5GHz Spectrum Auction Soon

Published /Mexico

Mexico's Telecom Auction Announcement

Mexico's telecom regulator, IFT, announced that it will launch the much-anticipated auction for six blocks in the 2.5GHz band "in the following weeks." This announcement follows a public consultation conducted by the regulator on the bidding process and auction guidelines, which took place two months ago.

The regulator will tender 120MHz in the 2.5GHz band, divided into six blocks of 20MHz each. Four blocks will consist of frequency division duplex (FDD) in the 2530-2560 MHz band, while two will be time division duplex (TDD) blocks in the 2575-2595 MHz band. The remaining 10MHz will be used as "guard bands."

This tender could increase the amount of spectrum available for international mobile telecoms to nearly 600MHz in the country.

Mexico Quick Facts

Regulatory AgencyIFT (Instituto Federal de Telecomunicaciones)
Certification TypeMandatory
License ValidityFinal Homologation Certificate: permanent
Application LanguageSpanish
Legal License HolderRequired
In-country Testing RequirementDepending on the product

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