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WOM secures 700 MHz concession in Chile spectrum tender

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Chilean mobile operator WOM has successfully bid for 20 MHz of spectrum in the 700 MHz band in the first of four auctions for 5G-ready frequencies. In a statement, telecommunications regulator Subtel said WOM offered CLP 60.7 billion (around USD 82 million) for the 2×10 MHz block, beating new entrant Borealnet after the operators were technically tied in the first round.

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Companies: WOM
Countries: Chile
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