The proposed scheme announced by Argentine telecommunications regulator Enacom to auction 5G frequencies could potentially put at risk the development of 5G technology in the South American nation, the GSMA said in a release.
“The proposed design [of the 5G spectrum auction] goes against the best international practices in spectrum allocation and puts the future of 5G in the country at risk,” GSMA said.
“The spectrum has no intrinsic value. Operator investments make it a valuable asset: connectivity. Therefore, the appropriate price is the one that adjusts to the reality of the market and the objectives of public policy. The price set in Argentina is very high in relation to the economic situation of the country and the income of the industry,” the industry association added.
