NCC Unveils Service Providers Qualified For 5G Spectrum Auction | SEE LIST
Faith Ukanwa
Dec 03, 2021
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), has unveiled telecoms service providers qualified for the forthcoming 5G Spectrum auction.
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The NCC had extended the deadline for the submission of bids and bid deposit by interested telecoms companies.
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A statement signed by the Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Dr. Ikechukwu Adinde, said three bidders qualified for the 3.5Ghz spectrum auction in Nigeria.
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They are; MTN Nigeria Plc., Mafab Communications Limited and Airtel Networks Limited.
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Globacom (GLO), 9Mobile, and other network providers did not make the list
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The statement read;
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Consistent with its regulatory principle of open and transparent auction, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced that three telecoms companies have qualified as approved bidders of the forthcoming 3.5 gigahertz (Ghz) spectrum auction for the deployment of Fifth generation (5G) networks in the country.
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The qualified bidders that have met the criteria for participation in the licensing process of 3.5Ghz spectrum, including payment of the stipulated Intention to Bid Deposit (IBD) as outlined in the Information Memorandum (IM), are MTN Nigeria Plc., Mafab Communications Limited and Airtel Networks Limited.
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Consequently, the stage is now set for the three companies to participate in the Main Auction as well as in the mandatory Mock Auction process, which will come as a precursor to the Main Auction.
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The Commission has also reaffirmed the dates for the conduct of both the Mock Auction and the Main Auction. The Mock Auction is scheduled to hold on Friday, December 10, 2021 at Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja by 11:00 a.m., while the Main Auction will hold on Monday, December 13, 2021 at the same venue and same time.
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