Austria: Kapsch Wins Bid For 450 Mhz Frequency Band

Politics ♦ Published: August 21, 2013; 13:32 ♦ (Vindobona)

Kapsch CarrierCom has acquired nine frequency blocks in the 450 MHz range. The invitation to tender had been announced by RTR GmbH last March.

Austria: Kapsch Wins Bid For 450 Mhz Frequency Band / Picture: © Kapsch AG

Kapsch was among the bidders in the auction, and after subsequent review was awarded the license to use the frequency until December 31, 2029. “Based on the characteristics of this frequency, we see an optimum basis for various applications such as in the area of smart metering,” explains Kari Kapsch, CEO of Kapsch CarrierCom.

The 450 MHz spectrum range is particularly well…