Hungary's National Communications Authority (NMHH) has turned down an appeal of the three mobile phone operators in the country regarding its decision to award a fourth mobile licence to a state-owned consortium, MTI news agency reported. Magyar Telekom, Telenor and Vodafone are disputing the consortium's rights to participate in the tender. A consortium of Hungary's state-owned public power utility MVM, development bank MFB and Magyar Posta won the tender for a 5MHz frequency block in the 900MHz band on January 31, offering to pay HUF 10bn (EUR 34.7mn). The three mobile companies can file a further appeal at the Budapest court within 30 days. Meanwhile, Magyar Telekom said in a statement it filed a petition with the Budapest Metropolitan Court. |
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