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Completed spectrum rights tenders 1989 - 1995
Rights in the radio spectrum were allocated progressively by tender from 1989 to 1995. After this date the process changed to auction.
List of spectrum rights tenders
The table below lists the radio spectrum rights that were allocated by tender from December 1989 to October 1995.
After this date spectrum rights were auctioned. See Completed spectrum auctions 1996-present for more information.
| Date | Spectrum details for tender | Allocation method | Tender results [PDF] | Comment |
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October 1995 |
Licences for AM and FM sound broadcasting |
Tender, first price |
This tender was for lots that were unsold in Tender 6. |
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November 1994 |
Licences for UHF television and AM and FM sound broadcasting |
Tender, first price |
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April 1993 |
Management Rights (900 MHz) for cellular services and licences for UHF television, and AM and FM sound broadcasting. |
Tender, first price |
One pair of Management Rights (900 MHz) allocated in Tender 2 was re-tendered after the provisions of the Commerce Act were not met. |
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October 1991 |
Licences for UHF television, AM and FM sound broadcasting and licences at 800 MHz for narrow band distribution services. |
Tender, second price |
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July 1990 |
Management Rights at 2.3 GHz, Licences for AM and FM sound broadcasting |
Tender, second price |
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May 1990 |
Management Rights (850 MHz and 900 MHz) for cellular services, licences for UHF television |
Tender, second price |
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December 1989 |
Licences for analogue UHF television |
Tender, second price |
The tender included both network sets and individual licences. |