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[wireless federation] The main bidding in 2.5GHz spectrum auction has been completed by Denmark which is suitable for LTE. 2×10 MHz paired spectrum and 25 MHz unpaired spectrum has been awarded to 3 Denmark in the 2.5GHz frequency band during the LTE auction organized by the local regulator.

According to the operator, it expects to begin the roll-out of an LTE network in the 2.5GHz frequency range at the end of this year. 2×20 MHz paired spectrum has been awarded to the Danish mobile operator TDC in the same auction and 2×20 MHz paired spectrum and 10 MHz unpaired spectrum has been given to Telenor Denmark and Telia Denmark respectively.

Telenor expects to start testing LTE this summer already. Operators will be allowed to name their preferences for specific places in the band after the final round of the bidding and the exact awards and prices for the licenses will be announced by the regulator.

3 Denmark gets largest spectrum in 2.5GHz auction