The Albanian regulator AKEP has awarded a licence for the 800MHz frequency band to Telekom Albania.
In a statement, the telco says that the authorisation was handed over by Ilir Zela, the chairman of AKEP, to its DG Emil Georgakiev.
It adds that the development paves the way for further network improvements and capacity expansion, including higher internet speeds and 4G/4G+ internet coverage in remote areas
It will also pave the way for 5G, providing a strong foundation for IoT.
During their meeting the two executives discussed the current situation of the telco market in Albania and the prospects and development of mobile telephony infrastructure.
