Finland’s first 5G auction at the 3.5 GHz band (3.4 – 3.8 GHz) ended today after not more than two or three days of bidding. Unsurprisingly, the winners are Telia, Elisa and DNA as follows:
- Telia, licence A: 3410 –
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