Netherlands: Dutch telcos secure additional 5G spectrum at an auction

Dutch telcos, KPN, Odido, and VodafoneZiggo all secured 100 MHz of spectrum in the 3.5GHz band during the country's latest auction this week which raised €174.4 million.

“Companies and consumers have been waiting for this moment for a long time. Meanwhile, the demand for data is growing rapidly and countries around us have already taken steps. In order to be able to handle all those digital business processes, services and products, the completion of the auction by the National Inspectorate for Digital Infrastructure is a milestone," said Minister of Economic Affairs and Climate, Micky Adriaansens.

“With 5G, data can be sent faster and more reliably. This helps with innovation in healthcare, but also, for example, with the digitalization of processes in the manufacturing industry or logistics. With the outcome of the auction, we will also ensure that there is sufficient competition on the telecom market until 2040. This is important for prices, supply and innovation."