Austria

Austria has successfully concluded a new spectrum auction covering the 2300 MHz and 2600 MHz bands, reinforcing mobile network capacity and preparing the ground for future 5G expansion. The auction was conducted by the national regulator, Rundfunk und Telekom Regulierungs-GmbH (RTR), and resulted in a total revenue of approximately €39.4 million.

The awarded spectrum includes a mix of Time Division Duplex (TDD) and Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) resources, supporting both high-capacity mobile broadband and continued evolution of 4G and 5G services.

2300 MHz Band Allocation (TDD)

The entire available spectrum in the 2300 MHz band was acquired by a single operator, enabling the deployment of wide contiguous channels for high-capacity data services.

Operator	Frequency Band	Bandwidth	Technology	Price
T-Mobile Austria GmbH	2300 MHz (TDD)	60 MHz	LTE / 5G	€4.2 million

This allocation provides a strong capacity layer for dense urban environments and complements existing spectrum holdings for mobile broadband expansion.

2600 MHz Band Allocation (TDD)

In the 2600 MHz TDD band, spectrum was awarded to support additional capacity for high-traffic areas and localized data demand.

Operator	Frequency Band	Bandwidth	Technology	Price
Hutchison Drei Austria GmbH	2600 MHz (TDD)	50 MHz	LTE / 5G	€4.2 million

The allocation enhances the operator’s ability to deliver higher throughput in urban and high-demand locations.

2600 MHz Band Allocation (FDD)

The paired FDD spectrum in the 2600 MHz band was distributed among all three major Austrian mobile operators, ensuring balanced capacity expansion across the market.

Operator	Frequency Range	Bandwidth	Technology	Price
A1 Telekom Austria AG	2600 MHz (FDD)	2 × 25 MHz	LTE / 5G	€11.015 million
Hutchison Drei Austria GmbH	2600 MHz (FDD)	2 × 25 MHz	LTE / 5G	€11.015 million
T-Mobile Austria GmbH	2600 MHz (FDD)	2 × 20 MHz	LTE / 5G	€8.984 million

This distribution ensures that all major operators retain competitive access to mid-band spectrum for both coverage and capacity use cases.

Total Auction Results

Operator	2300 MHz	2600 MHz TDD	2600 MHz FDD	Total Investment
A1 Telekom Austria AG	-	-	2 × 25 MHz	€11.015 million
Hutchison Drei Austria GmbH	-	50 MHz	2 × 25 MHz	€15.215 million
T-Mobile Austria GmbH	60 MHz	-	2 × 20 MHz	€13.184 million

The auction resulted in the allocation of 60 MHz in the 2300 MHz band, 50 MHz in 2600 MHz TDD, and 2 × 70 MHz in 2600 MHz FDD spectrum, reflecting strong operator demand for mid-band capacity.

Strategic Importance of the Auction

This spectrum assignment plays a critical role in enhancing Austria’s mobile network performance, particularly in high-traffic environments where additional capacity is essential. The awarded bands are widely used across Europe for LTE Advanced and 5G deployments, enabling operators to increase data speeds and improve network efficiency.

The combination of TDD and FDD spectrum provides flexibility in network design, allowing operators to balance uplink and downlink capacity while supporting evolving traffic patterns.

Technology and Deployment Outlook

The 2300 MHz and 2600 MHz bands are expected to be utilized primarily for LTE capacity expansion in the short term, with gradual integration into 5G networks. These frequencies are particularly well suited for urban densification, fixed wireless access, and high-capacity hotspot deployments.

With additional spectrum resources secured, Austrian operators are positioned to further enhance service quality and support growing data demand across both consumer and enterprise segments.

Summary of Austria Spectrum Auction

Band	Operator	Bandwidth	Type	Use Case
2300 MHz	T-Mobile Austria	60 MHz	TDD	Capacity layer, urban data traffic
2600 MHz	Drei	50 MHz	TDD	High-capacity urban deployments
2600 MHz	A1 / Drei / T-Mobile	2 × 70 MHz (total)	FDD	Coverage and capacity mix

Outlook

The successful completion of this auction reinforces Austria’s position as a mature and competitive telecom market with strong spectrum availability for advanced mobile services. Continued investment in network infrastructure and spectrum resources will support future 5G evolution and ensure high-quality connectivity across the country.

All the details are reflected in our database and can be found here: https://www.spectrum-tracker.com/Austria

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