Russia will hold its planned auction of 1800-MHz spectrum in late September, the regulator announced this week.
Roskomnadzor said it will auction off licences to provide mobile services in the 1710-1785 MHz and 1805-1880 MHz bands on 29 September.
Spectrum is available in nine Russian regions at varying price levels (see chart).
The lowest starting price is half a million roubles (just under €8,000 at current exchange rates) for 1 MHz of paired spectrum in the Komi-Permyak Okrug of Perm Krai, while 15 MHz of spectrum in the republic of Dagestan starts at RUB240.4 million (€3.8 million).
In all cases, winners will be expected to start offering services using the spectrum within a year of receiving their licence.
Would-be bidders must register to take part in the contest, Roskomnadzor said.
