Spectrum auction concluded

Ministry of Transport and Communications
Publication date 1.10.2018 13.53
Press release
5G (Photo: Shutterstock)
5G (Photo: Shutterstock)

The auction of 3.5 GHz spectrum arranged by the Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority was concluded on 1 st October 2018. The winning operators are Telia Finland Oyj, Elisa Oyj and DNA Oyj. The auction generated EUR 77 605 000 in revenue to the state.

The winning bids are:

Frequency band 3410-3540 MHz (A)
Telia Finland Oyj
EUR 30 258 000

Frequency band 3540-3670 MHz (B)
Elisa Oyj
EUR 26 347 000

Frequency band 3670-3800 MHz (C)
DNA Oyj
EUR 21 000 000

The operating licences are granted by the Government in accordance with the end results of the auction.

Inquiries:

Päivi Antikainen, Director of Data Business Unit, [email protected], tel. +358 50 382 7101
Katariina Vuorela, Senior Officer, [email protected], tel +358 50 400 6730
Henriikka Rosti, Legal Council, Finnish Communications Regulatory Authority, [email protected], tel + 358 295 390 326