Italy Launches 26 GHz Spectrum Auction with Base Price of €180 Million for 5G and Fixed Wireless Networks

Italy has launched a new spectrum auction covering the lower 26 GHz frequency band as the country seeks to accelerate investment in 5G, fixed wireless access, private networks and ultra-high-capacity broadband services. GSMA report on mobile internet investment The Ministry of Enterprises and Made in Italy published the auction notice in Italy’s Official Gazette on August 26, 2026. The sale covers spectrum between 24.25 GHz and 26.5 GHz and includes five national frequency lots and 42 regional a