Building on its extensive expertise in spectrum valuation and licensing, Eicon has developed and maintains a comprehensive database of IMT spectrum awards worldwide, covering both auctions and direct assignments.

The database contains over 4,000 licences across 208 countries, covering IMT frequencies from 450 MHz to millimetre-wave frequencies, with historical records dating back to 1985. The database is updated as soon as new spectrum awards or auction results become publicly available.

The data is currently available in a structured Excel format, either as a complete dataset (All Data) or as customised extracts based on clients' requirements, including specific frequency bands, geographic regions, countries or other selection criteria, unit spectrum prices in $/MHz/Pop.

For each spectrum licence, the database includes the following information, subject to public availability:

• Operator or bidder awarded the spectrum.
• Price paid (US$, converted at the exchange rate prevailing on the award date).
• Unit price (US$/MHz/pop, calculated using the population and exchange rate at the time of the award).
• Licence duration (term).
• Frequency band, frequency range and bandwidth.
• Geographic coverage (country or region) and associated population.
• Population and GDP per capita (PPP) at the time of the award.

Key features

• Over 4,000 spectrum licences.
• Coverage of 208 countries and territories.
• All major IMT frequency bands, from 450 MHz to 28 GHz.
• Available in Excel format, either as a complete dataset or as customised extracts.

Applications

The database can be used to:

• Benchmark spectrum prices across countries, regions and frequency bands.
• Support spectrum valuation and licensing decisions.
• Analyse spectrum awards in specific countries or regions.
• Identify historical trends in spectrum pricing and awards.

Who can benefit?

• Spectrum regulators and policymakers.
• Mobile network operators.
• Telecommunications consultants and industry analysts.
• Investors and financial institutions involved in the telecommunications sector.

Find out more

For further information, please contact us at [email protected].
A sample of the database, including available data fields, can be provided upon request.