The Ministry of Transport and Communications has not received bids in the auction of the vacant license to build and operate a 3G-network in Norway. The deadline to submit bids expired at 10 AM local time. Even though four companies in August 2006 notified their interest, no companies submitted bid in the actual auction.

The Ministry of Transport and Communications notes that there is at the moment not sufficient interest among the market players to bid for the vacant license. If the Ministry later receives a new application, it will conduct a new auction in accordance with the Norwegian legislation for electronic communication.

For more information:
Invitation to participate in auction for allocation of licence for use of third generation (3G) mobile communications system in Norway (17 Oct 06)

Press release 17 Oct 06: Third generation mobile communications system in Norway: Sealed, first-price auction of the fourth licence

Press release 24 Aug 06: Third generation mobile communications system – four companies interested in licence

Press release 05 Jul 06: New licence for third generation mobile communications system