Paraguay 5G base station communication project bidding

Is a 5G spectrum auction a success in Paraguay?

The U.S. Embassy in Paraguay has welcomed the country's recent 5G spectrum auction, calling it a success despite limited participation and criticism over its restrictive terms. The U.S. mission praised the process for aligning with Washington's stance on banning Chinese technology from critical telecom infrastructure.

Will Claro & nubicom get 5G in Paraguay?

In sum – what to know: Claro and Nubicom win spectrum – Both companies secured 200 MHz each in Paraguay's 3.5 GHz band, with 5G rollouts expected in early 2026. New entrant faces challenges – Nubicom, an Argentine ISP without mobile infrastructure, must establish operations and build a network from the ground up.

When will 5G start in Argentina?

Operators have six months to begin infrastructure deployment, with commercial 5G service expected to launch between March and April 2026. Nubicom, which currently provides fixed internet services in Argentina's Salta province but has no mobile infrastructure in either Argentina or Paraguay, will have to build a mobile network from scratch.

How many MHz does nubicom have in Paraguay?

Paraguay's National Telecommunications Commission (Conatel) confirmed that Claro and Argentina's Nubicom will each receive 200 MHz in the 3.5 GHz band after submitting the only bids in the country's 5G auction. Claro will operate in the 3.5–3.7 GHz range, while Nubicom secured 3.3–3.5 GHz. Both allocations are split into four 50 MHz sub-bands.