Anatel on Thursday revealed that it has received applications from nine companies to take part in the multi-band spectrum auction due to get underway later this month.
The Brazilian regulator shared the list of applicants, which includes three of the big four operators in the country; locally-owned Oi is missing.
America Movil’s Claro, Vivo parent Telefonica, and TIM Brasil will take part in the contest for 1800-MHz, 1900-MHz, and 2.5-GHz frequencies that is scheduled to start on Thursday.
Nextel, Brazils’ fifth largest mobile operator, albeit with a market share of just 0.86% as of September, is also on the list.
The remaining five are Clivo Participações, Lig Telecomunicações, Sercomtel, Sky, and TPA Telecomunicações.
The regulator has divided up the available frequencies into three batches. The aforementioned companies have effectively registered to compete for A and B lot spectrum.
The third, lot C, does not require registration; it has been split into municipal-level blocks with the hope of attracting small and medium companies. Reserve prices are mostly below 10,000 reais (€2,372).
The regulator is also offe ring flexible payment terms, allowing winning companies to pay in instalments with low interest rates and grace periods of up to 36 months.
