Business Update - July 2020

In this issue:

3.5GHz Band – Early Access Rights Offered: Direct allocation process being completed.
Call for expressions of interest in FM sound broadcasting licences.

3.5GHz Band – Early Access Rights Offered

Direct allocation process being completed.

A direct allocation process was undertaken for short-term, early access rights in the 3.5 GHz band for 5G services following the May 2020 cancellation of Auction 20. Offers of 40 MHz to Dense Air, 60 MHz to Spark, and 60 MHz to 2degrees were forwarded to the respective telecommunication companies.

See Preparing for 5G in New Zealand for more information.

Call for expressions of interest in FM sound broadcasting licences.

Applications have been received for the following FM broadcasting spectrum licences:

Mt Stuart (Clutha District) 104.9 MHz, licence ID 215907, reserve price: $3,807 incl. GST.
Richardson Road (Gore District) 104.0 MHz, licence ID 215908, reserve price: $6,558 incl. GST.
Hilltop (Christchurch City) 100.7 MHz, licence ID 215910, reserve price: $1,150 incl. GST.
Lyttelton (Christchurch City) 105.3 MHz, licence ID 215911, reserve price: $2,851 incl. GST.

Radio Spectrum Management is seeking expressions of interest in these commercial FM licences, closing 5pm on 28 July 2020.

Following this, a decision will be made to determine if the licences can be allocated by direct sale or by a competitive allocation process.