Chunghwa Telecom, one of five telecom operators that spent a total of roughly NT$138 billion (US$4.6 billion) in an auction that ended in mid-January to secure 5G spectrum, received the first 5G license in the country yesterday, according to the National Communications Commission (NCC). The NCC, which regulates telecommunications and broadcasting services in Taiwan, said that a meeting held by its commissioners Wednesday agreed to award a license to Chunghwa Telecom to launch 5G services after reviewing the telecom operator's progress in building a 5G network, CNA reports. The NCC said that Chunghwa Telecom, which spent NT$45.7 million for 90MHz in the 3.5GHz band and NT$618 million for 600MHz in the 28GHz band, is expected to start its 5G services in July at the earliest, vaulting Taiwan into the 5G era. In response, Chunghwa Telecom said it will try to launch 5G services on July 1. Hsiao said it is not necessary for Chunghwa Telecom to obtain permission from the NCC for the fees it will ask for 5G services.

Source: The Standard June 04, 2020 01:52 UTC