Documents of the auction procedure announced for frequency use entitlements related to wireless broadband services specially supporting the introduction of 5G

Last updated: 8 June 2023

The basic purpose of this auction procedure is to facilitate the development of Hungary’s digital economy through the sale of frequency assets which can be used to provide new generation, so called 5G services as well.

Additional goals of the Auction:

a) facilitating the deployment of networks supporting 5G services, promoting network developments, and improving coverage in a technologically neutral manner;

b) promoting the efficient use of the radio spectrum;

c) promoting innovation and business development, and

d) opening up the frequencies required for a significant increase in data transmission speeds, for low delays enabling real-time control and communication, for a drastic increase of networkable devices (sensors and other smart devices), and for a significant increase in the secure availability of services.

These goals are also required to meet the requirements of Article 54 of the European Electronic Communications Code  requiring EU Member States to take all necessary measures until 31 December 2020 to allow for the use of the frequency band 3400-3800 MHz facilitating the deployment of 5G. In addition, pursuant to Decision (EU) 2017/899 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 17 May 2017 on the use of the 470-790 MHz frequency band in the Union, Member States shall make available the 694-790 MHz frequency band for terrestrial systems capable of providing wireless broadband electronic communications services by 30 June 2020. Accordingly, this auction also serves the purpose of applying and implementing European Union rules for technological harmonization, and other legal acts of European Union coordinate timing of frequency assignments in Hungary in a timely manner.

Documents of the auction procedure announced for frequency use entitlements related to wireless broadband services specially supporting the introduction of 5G

  1. PreparationDocuments of the auction procedure announced for frequency use entitlements related to wireless broadband services specially supporting the introduction of 5G
  2. Tender procedureDocuments of the auction procedure announced for frequency use entitlements related to wireless broadband services specially supporting the introduction of 5G
  3. Announcement of resultsDocuments of the auction procedure announced for frequency use entitlements related to wireless broadband services specially supporting the introduction of 5G