Tenders for radio spectrum rights 1989 - 1995
Rights in the radio spectrum were allocated progressively by tender from 1989 to 1995 as shown below:
Date | Spectrum details for tender | Allocation method | Tender results | Comment |
October 1995 | Licences for AM and FM sound broadcasting | Tender, first price | This tender was for lots that were unsold in tender 6 | |
November 1994 | Licences for UHF television and AM and FM sound broadcasting | Tender, first price |
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April 1993 | Management Rights (900 MHz) for cellular services and licences for UHF television, and AM and FM sound broadcasting. | Tender, first price | One pair of Management Rights (900 MHz) allocated in Tender 2 was re-tendered after the provisions of the Commerce Act were not met. | |
October 1991 | Licences for UHF television, AM and FM sound broadcasting and licences at 800 MHz for narrow band distribution services. | Tender, second price |
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July 1990 | Management Rights at 2.3 GHz, Licences for AM and FM sound broadcasting | Tender, second price |
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May 1990 | Management Rights (850 MHz and 900 MHz) for cellular services, licences for UHF television | Tender, second price |
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December 1989 | Licences for analogue UHF television | Tender, second price | The tender included both network sets and individual licences | |
