NCC explains technical details of 2.6Ghz band

According to NCC, the auction of the spectrum will add the necessary fillip to the drive by the regulator to deepen broadband internet penetration from its current six per cent to 30 per cent by 2018. In the forthcoming auction, NCC explained that the applicants may not have to be licensed network operators (LNOs) in Nigeria. […]

According to NCC, the auction of the spectrum will add the necessary fillip to the drive by the regulator to deepen broadband internet penetration from its current six per cent to 30 per cent by 2018.
 In the forthcoming auction, NCC explained that the applicants may not have to be licensed network operators (LNOs) in Nigeria.
“However, any successful Bidder who does not have a Unified Access Service License (UASL) will be granted one  upon payment of the specified fee. The tenure for the UASL will be 10 years, subject to renewal,” Director, Public Affairs, NCC, Mr Tony Ojobo, said.
Explaining the technical details of the spectrum further, OJobo stated that the spectrum is offered by the Commission on a technology neutral basis, saying, however, that for roll-out of  services, the Commission intends to follow the International Telecommunication Union  (ITU) recommendation setting aside Spectrum in the 2.6GHz band for  the provision of advanced wireless broadband services.
Subsequently, he said that the commission will offer 14 Lots of 2 X 5 megahertz FDD paired Spectrum in the 2.6  GHz band ranging from  2500 – 2570 megahertz and 2620 to 2690 megahertz (totaling  2 X 70 megahertz)  for auction. This will be awarded to winning Bidders in  multiples of 2 X 5 megahertz  lots aggregated in contiguous arrangements.