Ministry of Science and ICT to Reallocate 2.1 GHz Frequency... Plans to Supply 20 MHz Bandwidth in 3.5 GHz

[Asia Economy Reporter Eunmo Koo] The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) announced on the 3rd that it has completed the reassignment of mobile communication frequencies (290 MHz bandwidth) whose usage periods expire this year.

This frequency reassignment was conducted based on the frequency bandwidths specified in the "Detailed Policy Plan for Mobile Communication Frequency Reassignment" announced on November 30 last year. For the frequencies expiring in the first half of the year, 95 MHz out of 115 MHz bandwidth were reassigned, and for the 195 MHz bandwidth frequencies expiring in the second half, the entire bandwidth was reassigned. However, the 20 MHz bandwidth of LG Uplus's 2G mobile communication frequency, which expired in the first half, was not reassigned due to business closure.

Additionally, MSIT formed a research team composed of experts in economics, management, law, technology, and policy to review the possibility of assigning an additional 20 MHz bandwidth (3.40?3.42 GHz) in the 3.5 GHz band, requested on July 8. The team conducted a total of 15 review sessions until the day before yesterday. As a result, it was judged that the assignment would improve the quality of service for the public and have a greater positive effect on the efficiency of radio resource utilization and the competitive environment of the telecommunications market, so the assignment will be pursued. This frequency can be assigned to any licensed telecommunications operator, and specific assignment plans such as the method, timing, and fees will be determined through future discussions by the research team.

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