The fourth largest wireless operator by subscribers in Sweden, Hi3G Access Sweden (3) has won an auction held by the regulatory body Post & Telestyrelsen (PTS) for 2×5MHz of technology-neutral frequencies in the 1800MHz band. 3 was the only company to apply for the licence and paid SEK100.05 million (USD11.22 million) to secure the spectrum. The licence will be valid for a period of ten years, running from 1 June 2017 to 31 December 2027.
In a press release on 3’s website, Johan Johansson, CEO of 3 Sweden, said that the company plans to use its 1800MHz frequency to expand its 4G LTE network, which TeleGeography notes is currently operating in the 800MHz and 2600MHz bands.