Potential wireless phone spectrum bidders in Mexico
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Posted February 18th, 2010 at 3:38 pm
The Mexican units of America Movil (AMXL.MX) (AMX.N), controlled by billionaire Carlos Slim, and Telefonica
(TEF.MC) are two of 17 companies that want to bid for new wireless spectrum, according to Mexico's telecommunication regulator Cofetel.
The spectrum auctions, which are expected to pit media and cable companies against wireless giants, are part of a government push to stoke competition in the industry long dominated by Carlos Slim's companies.
A partnership between media conglomerate ...
Mexico published on Monday terms for its frequency auctions
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Posted November 23rd, 2009 at 2:33 pm
MEXICO CITY, Nov 23 (mexico.vg) - Mexico published on Monday terms for its long-awaited frequency auctions on hopes of boosting competition and providing wireless phone services to more people.
Mexico's telecommunications watchdog Cofetel said it will auction nine blocks of frequencies, ranging from 1850 to 1990 MHz, including frequencies covering the coveted Mexico City area.
Cofetel also foresees auctioning seven blocks of frequencies within the 1710 to 2170 MHz range covering all of the...
