The Brazilian government has so far raised BRL2.72 billion (USD1.3 billion) from the auction of 4G wireless frequencies, with the nation’s top four cellcos securing rights to offer ultra-high speed mobile services, although no companies submitted specific bids for the 450MHz bandwidth on offer. With the state aiming to use the 450MHz band to promote rural broadband access, the government has reverted to its back-up plan, under which winners of the more lucrative 2.5GHz spectrum will be required to take 450MHz lots as well, and will have to adhere to a rollout timetable to deliver specific coverage to certain rural and remote areas of Brazil. Specifically, 30% of rural areas will have to be covered by June 2014, 60% by December 2014 and 100% by December 2015
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OVETEL Big four secure frequencies in Brazil’s 4G auction, but 450MHz band fails to excite
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