On June 19 2018 the Commission for Communications Regulation (ComReg) announced the outcome of the 26 GHz Spectrum Award 2018.
Fifteen national blocks have been licensed to 3 different Bidders. The newly awarded spectrum rights of use will support the requirement for Point-to-Point radio links, a critical piece of backbone infrastructure for Ireland’s mobile communications networks. Each licence will expire on the tenth anniversary of the commencement date.
| Licensee | Licence Commencement | Licence Expiry | Spectrum Assignment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meteor Mobile Communications Ltd. | 02-Aug-18 | 01-Aug-28 | 24.969 25.109 GHz/ 25.977 26.117 GHz |
| Three Ireland (Hutchison) Ltd. | 02-Aug-18 | 01-Aug-28 | 24.829 24.969 GHz/ 25.837 25.977 GHz |
| Vodafone Ireland Ltd. | 02-Aug-18 | 01-Aug-28 | 25.109 25.249 GHz/ 26.117 26.257 GHz |
The regulations governing the 26 GHz Licences are the Wireless Telegraphy (National Point-to-Point) Regulations 2018 (S.I. 158 of 2018).
For further information please see ComReg Document 18/32 – the Information Memorandum, and ComReg Document 18/53 – Results of the 26 GHz Spectrum Award.