has exceeded all expectations, reaching a record collection!
the auction has closed the tender for the allocation of the 35 rights to use WiMax frequencies. A number soars above all, the collection final note, amounting to € 136,337,000.
As mentioned earlier, this is the highest result (+ 176% on the base bid) achieved in a competition held in the European Union WiMax: they disputed lots in 9 days of bidding, 48 laps. A lively competition, which according to TLC Minister Paolo Gentiloni is "testimony to be of interest in this new wireless broadband technology, both winners of the commitment that companies want support to start WiMax services in Italy."
The race was a surprise in terms of participants. Contrary to initial concerns and controversies (which then lead to the case denied the TAR), the licenses have not fallen into the hands of the "usual suspects": with the exception of Telecom Italy, the names of future WiMAX operators are new, at least on the Italian scene of TLC. The companies awarded the lion's share consisting of the cake are E-Way (group Retelit), AFT (Linkem) and the revelation AriaDSL, which from its position as an outsider has been able to keep up with competitors, placing even topped the list with an investment of € 47,570,000 .
As mentioned earlier, this is the highest result (+ 176% on the base bid) achieved in a competition held in the European Union WiMax: they disputed lots in 9 days of bidding, 48 laps. A lively competition, which according to TLC Minister Paolo Gentiloni is "testimony to be of interest in this new wireless broadband technology, both winners of the commitment that companies want support to start WiMax services in Italy."
The race was a surprise in terms of participants. Contrary to initial concerns and controversies (which then lead to the case denied the TAR), the licenses have not fallen into the hands of the "usual suspects": with the exception of Telecom Italy, the names of future WiMAX operators are new, at least on the Italian scene of TLC. The companies awarded the lion's share consisting of the cake are E-Way (group Retelit), AFT (Linkem) and the revelation AriaDSL, which from its position as an outsider has been able to keep up with competitors, placing even topped the list with an investment of € 47,570,000 .
As established by the Ministry, the licenses have a duration of 15 years from the date of issue, will be renewable and may not be sold to third parties without prior authorization of the Ministry.
"After 30 months of the release of its right of use - from the state department - the successful bidders that do not completely use allocated frequencies, are required to meet requirements of third parties access to the same frequencies, based on commercial negotiation. "
At this point you just have to see how and when operators will carry coverage on their own competence and on what terms it will offer commercial and consumer markets business. From this, the performance of networks and tariffs / access arrangements, will depend on the future of WiMax, and the possibility that it may indeed become, as the Ministry, equipping final against Digital Divide.
According to a report of the Ministry, 4.2 million Italian citizens are without broadband, ie 7.5 percent of the total population. These citizens living in 2,556 municipalities, 32 percent of the total. And the battle of WiMax will play in those very common!
"After 30 months of the release of its right of use - from the state department - the successful bidders that do not completely use allocated frequencies, are required to meet requirements of third parties access to the same frequencies, based on commercial negotiation. "
At this point you just have to see how and when operators will carry coverage on their own competence and on what terms it will offer commercial and consumer markets business. From this, the performance of networks and tariffs / access arrangements, will depend on the future of WiMax, and the possibility that it may indeed become, as the Ministry, equipping final against Digital Divide.
According to a report of the Ministry, 4.2 million Italian citizens are without broadband, ie 7.5 percent of the total population. These citizens living in 2,556 municipalities, 32 percent of the total. And the battle of WiMax will play in those very common!
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