NCA Publishes Consolidated Responses to Queries on 5G Spectrum Licensing Process

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NCA Publishes Consolidated Responses to Queries on 5G Spectrum Licensing Process

July 31, 2026 – The National Communications Authority (NCA) has published its Consolidated Response to queries received from prospective Applicants on the Request for Applications (RFA) for Spectrum Licences in the 700 MHz, 2.3 GHz and 3 GHz Mid Bands for the provision of mobile broadband services, including 5G.

The Consolidated Response addresses queries received in writing and in connection with the Pre-Application Briefing held on 27th July, 2026. It also sets out amendments, corrections and clarifications to the RFA arising from the queries and the Authority’s review of the process.

Prospective Applicants are advised to read the Consolidated Response together with the RFA and to take note of the revised timetable and all amendments and clarifications contained in the document.

In particular, the deadline for the submission of applications has been extended from Thursday, 6th August, 2026 to Thursday, 27th August, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. The subsequent dates in the RFA timetable have been adjusted accordingly. The revised timetable is contained in the Consolidated Response.

Click the link below to read the Consolidated Response.

For further information, please contact the National Communications Authority.

NCA Consolidated Response – 5G RFA 2026

NCA/PR/2026/8