5G-frequency: Telefónica wants to stop auction

In the spring, to be auctioned the frequencies of the new wireless standard 5G, but the telecommunications providers, the requirements are too high. Telefónica could block even the auction provisionally.

The auction of frequencies for the new mobile radio standard 5G could be a delay. According to a report the "Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung" tries to the telecommunications provider, Telefónica (O2), to stopping by application for a temporary injunction in mid-March scheduled auction.

Telefónica wants to achieve "a temporary suspension of the frequency allocation process," said the spokesperson of the administrative court of Cologne, Michael Ott. He explained how the request is justified. A Telefónica spokesman did not comment on the newspaper report.

According to the "FAZ" is fighting Telefónica against in the terms and conditions of Auction provided for in the supply requirements. With them, the Federal government wants to ensure that the radio be removed-holes in the rural areas, and along roads and Railways.

to The administrative court in Cologne to run multiple procedures for the 5G public procurement. So far, it was Urgency, which could delay the auction of the frequencies. This could be for this motion otherwise. When it is decided, is not known.

The mobile communications standard, 5G will enable data speeds of at least 100 Times faster than current 4G networks. This is important for technologies such as Autonomous Driving or networked machines. Multiple providers are protesting against the allocation of the Federal network Agency rules.