Some Singapore telcos rolled out 4G services back in September of last year, but the nation’s LTE roll-out is far from complete. The government today announced that more spectrums will be up for auction in mid-2013 for a reserve price of S$360 million (US$300 million).
The Straits Times points out that a total of 27 blocks of 4G airwaves will be up for grabs. But full 4G coverage across all the planned bands, and nationwide, won’t be ready until 2016.
Sir Steve.. err.. Will Cost ‘Telcos’ $300 Million.. initially.. yes.. but.. to be accurate:
As standard practice – they pass that investment cost (plus-plus) along to end users.
Basically a blind-tax.. the Japanese regulator approach (zero spectrum fee) is better.
As per my knowledge so far the cost will go above $300 million.
Sir Steve.. err.. Will Cost ‘Telcos’ $300 Million.. initially.. yes.. but.. to be accurate:
As standard practice – they pass that investment cost (plus-plus) along to end users.
Basically a blind-tax.. the Japanese regulator approach (zero spectrum fee) is better.
Just sayin..