Government Proposes Changes to Make Spectrum Allocation More Agile in Colombia: What Is This Measure About?

April 24, 2026

TL;DR

The Colombian government is proposing to modernize radioelectric spectrum allocation processes.
A draft decree aims to make spectrum assignment faster and more competitive for mobile services.
The Ministry of ICT will be empowered to set spectrum limits per operator through resolutions, replacing slower decree processes.
New maximum spectrum caps for mobile terrestrial services are proposed: 65 MHz for low bands, 140 MHz for mid bands, and 100 MHz for mid-high bands.
These limits are intended to ensure efficient resource use, promote investment, foster competition, and prevent excessive market concentration.
The public can submit comments on the proposals until May 14, 2026.

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