The Spectrum Release Plan presented by the Communications Authority (CA) establishes the radio spectrum release roadmap for the next three years, following the policy established in 2007.

This plan, which is updated annually, seeks to provide industry visibility into future band availability and facilitate their allocation through tenders, award processes, or administrative mechanisms. It is important to note that the publication of the plan does not imply automatic allocation: the CA retains discretion over the final allocation, subject to public consultation and technological and market developments. Among the bands scheduled for release, two blocks for mobile and fixed wireless services stand out: 50 MHz in the 2.5/2.6 GHz band, whose reallocation will begin in 2025 due to the expiration of licenses in May 2028, and 4 GHz in the 39.5–43.5 GHz band, tentatively scheduled for 2026–2027, whose implementation will depend on market and technology development. In addition, 14 MHz in the 1.43–1.444 GHz band are being incorporated, intended for new innovative services, specifically unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), whose public consultation concluded in January 2025.

WHO DOES IT IMPACT?

The direct impact is on telecommunications operators, device and network equipment manufacturers, wireless service providers and technology companies, and end users.

CONCLUSION:

The Spectrum Release Plan marks a key milestone in spectrum management, ensuring the continuity of essential mobile services, enabling new bands for 5G and emerging applications such as UAS, and providing regulatory certainty for operators and manufacturers to plan strategic investments. Its proper implementation will be decisive for competitiveness and technological innovation in the coming years.