According to Interfax, the deadline was also extended in August, but to the end of this year. It adds that the industry needs to approve a radio frequency plan, although there are different views as to how long this will take.
At the beginning of this month it was announced the Ministry of Digital Development needs to decide on a model for releasing frequencies for the development of 5G in the country by March 1, 2024. These are in the 700 MHz range and following the transition from analogue to digital broadcasters have still not given up these frequencies.
Two main options are currently being considered. The first is holding an auction with fair compensation to broadcasters for refusing frequencies and second transferring frequencies to state-owned companies, which will ensure their sharing by telecom operators.
