By Resolution 1285, it approved the general and specific terms and conditions for the award of bands in which 5G services will be provided. Interested operators may present their offers for 100 MHz blocks in 3,300-3,600 MHz until September 29. The cap was established at 200 MHz. Resolution 1289 grants Arsat 100 MHz between 3,600 and 3,700 MHz. The opposition criticism.

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