Allocation of mobile radio frequencies available from 2029
Preparations for the next reallocation of mobile frequencies
The mobile phone licences awarded in 2012 expire at the end of 2028. As experience has shown that spectrum award procedures take several years, ComCom has begun initial preparations for the new allocation of the mobile frequencies in 2024.
These are the frequency ranges that have been used for over 20 years with GSM (2G) and UMTS (3G) as well as with newer technologies (such as 4G and 5G). Specifically, the frequency bands are 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz.
From December 2023 to 26 February 2024, the Federal Office of Communications OFCOM conducted a public consultation on behalf of ComCom to identify the needs of the mobile communications industry and other players in these frequency ranges. On 9 July 2024, ComCom announced that it would prepare a public tender for these frequencies and the OFCOM published the results report on this consultation (see links below).
Acting on behalf of ComCom, OFCOM has drawn up draft tender documents in this regard, and interested parties could comment on these documents from 14 October to 5 December 2025 as part of a consultation process aimed in particular at mobile network operators planning to participate in the frequency award procedure.
In spring 2026, ComCom is evaluating the comments received during the 2025 consultation and will decide on the necessary amendments to the tender documents.
In the interests of competition and transparency, ComCom is planning to launch the public tender for these frequencies, likely in 2026. The auction is scheduled to take place in 2027.
Consultations
Consultation of telecommunications operators regarding the draft tender documents
[on OFCOM-Website]
Public consultation regarding the allocation of mobile radio frequencies available from 2029 (2023)
[on OFCOM-Website]
Press releases
Preparation for the next award of mobile telephony licences
ComCom press release from 9.7.2024
Consultation on the award of mobile telephony frequencies usable from 2029
OFCOM press release from 19.12.2023