The auction of 26GHz spectrum arranged by the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency (TRAFICOM) was concluded on 8 June 2020, the same day as it started. The band 25.1-27.5GHz (a pioneer band for 5G networks) was auctioned in 3 blocks (800MHz each) with a spectrum cap of 800MHz. The auction format was a Simultaneous Multiple Round Auction with Switching (SMRA+S). The winning operators are Elisa Corporation (25.1GHz-25.9GHz), Telia Finland (25.9GHz-26.7GHz) and DNA (26.7GHz-27.5GHz). The auction generated EUR 21 million in revenue to the state. Auctiometrix (together with Specure GmbH) advised TRAFICOM on the implementation of the auction and provided the Electronic Auction System. More information on the auction process and the results can be found on the TRAFICOM website.
