https://www.imda.gov.sg/about/newsr...s-winning-bid-in-new-entrant-spectrum-auction
SINGAPORE – 14 December, 2016: The Info-communications Media Development Authority (IMDA) today concluded the New Entrant Spectrum Auction (NESA). TPG Telecom Pte Ltd (TPG) made the winning bid of S$105 million, and will be provisionally1 allocated 60 MHz of spectrum made available in the NESA, comprising 20 MHz in the 900 MHz spectrum band and 40 MHz in the 2.3 GHz spectrum band to provide International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) and IMT-Advanced services (e.g. 4G services). The new spectrum rights are expected to commence on 1 April 2017 at the earliest2.
To facilitate the entry of a new mobile network operator (MNO), IMDA had set aside the 60 MHz of spectrum in the NESA that only pre-qualified prospective new entrant bidders may bid for. The entry of the new MNO is expected to enhance innovation and competition in the mobile market.
TPG will be required to utilise the allocated spectrum to provide nationwide street level coverage for 4G within 18 months from the start of the new spectrum rights; road tunnels and in-building service coverage within 30 months from the start of the new spectrum rights; and coverage for MRT underground stations/lines within 54 months from the start of the new spectrum rights.
IMDA will next proceed with the second stage of the auction, the General Spectrum Auction (GSA), which will be open to the existing MNOs – M1, Singtel Mobile and StarHub Mobile. TPG may also participate in the GSA3. IMDA aims to commence the GSA in the first quarter of 2017.
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