The permits will be valid until the end of 2026
Sweden’s regulator, the PTS, is inviting applications for private use of spectrum.
In the 3.7GHz band, there is a total of 80MHz available (3720 – 3800MHz) to local applicants from 1 January 2023. The minimum block available is 10MHz, then in increments of 10MHz up to 80MHz. The permit applies to indoor and outdoor use.
However, due to other radio usage, the regulator will not be offering the bandwidth in the cities of Gotland, Karlskrona, Kungsbacka, Marks, Simrishamn, Skurup, Trelleborg, Varberg, Vellinge and Ystad.
Aviation in the way
The regulator explains that currently the frequency band 4200 4400MHz is used for radar in aviation and older models of radar height meters cannot filter out signals from outside this band.
Work is underway to update the standards for such equipment and the CEPT/Electronic Communications Committee is studying the coexistence of 5G systems in 3400-3800MHz band and radar hood meter in 4200MHz.
26GHz bandwidth
For spectrum in the 24.25-25.1GHz band, the minimum frequency block is 50MHz up to a maximum of 400MHz, in increments of 50MHz. This is only available only for indoor use.
The new local permits are valid until 31 December 2026 with the option to extend them another five years.
See here for more information.