Spectrum Auction of 2.1 GHz for NTN

CST has identified the 2100 MHz band for NTN applications through a spectrum auction. CST aims through the auction to adopt the latest generation of satellite technologies and facilitate a hosting environment for NTN technologies such as 5G - non terrestrial networks (5G – NTN), mobile satellite services (MSS), internet on airplane (A2G), and internet of things via satellite (MSS-IoT).

MAY 2021 Public Consultation on “Information Memorandum and Auction Rules” for the 5^th spectrum auction

The document included the initial plan on the target frequency bands to be released in several spectrum auctions, including the auction of non-terrestrial networks in the band (2100) MHz

OCT 2021 The 1^st Draft of Information Memorandum for Spectrum Auction of 2100 MHz for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) for Public Consultation

It included information related to auction rules and design elements such as:

Frequency bands and block size
Protentional Radio services and technologies
Terms and Obligations
Eligibility Conditions
Reserved Prices
Timeline of the auction

JUN 2022 The 2^nd Draft of Information Memorandum for Spectrum Auction of 2100 MHz for Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) for Public Consultation

Based on the feedback, CST have published the updated IM alongside with publishing the framework regulation for the NTN

SEP 2022 The Information Memorandum of the Spectrum Auction for NTN in the 2100MHz Band

CST has Published the Information Memorandum of the Spectrum Auction for NTN in the 2100MHz Band, and Invites All Interested National and International Parties to Participate