The tender for radio spectrum frequency bands of 1.7 and 1.9 gigahertz, will be started according to the established scheduling, since the provisional suspension was upheld by the twelfth district judge, derived from a protective action brought by MVS phase only affects the allocation of concessions and not the rest of the process.

"The interim suspension is given before the authority submits its reports, I am convinced that once we pay our position and stated that this is a public interest projects with social purposes, refuses to discontinue treatment," said Gonzalo Martinez Pous, commissioner of the Federal Telecommunications Commission (Cofetel), and explained that the regulator has a strong case to ensure that the conditions for participation in the bidding were developed through a transparent and neutral.

MVS argued that the bid was designed to favor certain operators, in addition to the Ministry of Communications and Transport (SCT) has not yet defined the criteria for the renewal of concessions in the 2.5 GHz band therefore sought to rely, to considered defenseless, since have expired concessions for almost five years.

In this sense, the commissioner explained that if the legal remedy in court is extended, it would cause the Cofetel is unable to allocate frequencies, however, warned that if the judges decide to establish a definite suspension, the tender could be without legal force and may not materialize.

However, Martinez said that the tender Pous seeks to foster healthy competition in the sector, through rules that promote fairness to contend for the frequencies, and expressed confidence that judges will not have to go so far as to cancel the auction.

Moreover, the official said the issue of the possible extension of the channel 46 of Televisa has not yet been discussed in the plenary Cofetel nor is there a position on a possible renewal, the television company, meanwhile, said no count information.

Source: El Financiero, Mexico