[현장] The government pays 4.4 trillion won for the reallocation of frequencies … The conditions of the 5G network are unfair

[이뉴스투데이 김영민 기자] The government has set the price for the reallocation of the frequency band for mobile communications, which will expire in June next year, at 4.4 trillion won for five years. Furthermore, based on the performance of the 5G investment, it was able to reduce it to 3.2 trillion won. In response, the three mobile telecommunications companies objected to the difference in amount more than twice the reported 1.6 trillion won.

The Ministry of Science and ICT (hereinafter referred to as the Ministry of Science and Technology) held an “ Explanation on the detailed strategic plan for the reallocation of the mobile communication frequency ” on the 17th and announced the reassignment price for 310 MHz to 320 MHz, 2G ~ 4G frequencies which will end next year.

Jeong Young-gil, head of the frequency policy section of the Ministry of Science, ICT and ICT, said: “It’s time for the transition to 5G and the general market uncertainty in the complex multipurpose network environment is great.” It is the direction to lead. “In addition, he added,” We are trying to induce an optimal composition of the frequency portfolio by telecommunications companies by establishing an elastic period of use. “” We have tried to set an appropriate price in consideration of the market conditions for the introduction. of 5G “.

The Ministry of Science and Technology said: “If we reflect the past auction price of the target frequency for reassignment, it is 4.4 trillion won. This reflects the decline factor depending on the current 5G investment. This decision is due to the fact that the value of the LTE frequency decreases with the 5G investment.

According to this, the three mobile telecommunications companies must install more than 150,000 wireless base stations each by 2022 to receive the lowest reallocation cost. It is based on the unit of 30,000 base radio stations and for each section 3,200 billion, 3,400, 3,700 and 3,900 billion are applied.

In response, the three mobile communications companies rebelled, saying it was a condition that was not realistic. SKT Executive Director Lee Sang-heon said: “It is a condition to invest in a 5G network base station that is not directly related to the LTE frequency reallocation price, but there is a mandatory investment already imposed at the time of the auction. 5G frequency. It’s a controversial topic as legal counsel has raised the point that it’s a double burden. ” He added: “The number of 150,000 LTE base stations has been secured through constant investment over the past 8 years, but building it in two years by the end of 2022 is a duty that cannot be done in reality.”

KT Executive Director Kim Soon-yong also said: “At the time of assigning the 5G frequencies, we were already given the obligation to build the network, so we are working hard to build the network.”

Furthermore, “150,000 countries do not reflect reality and KT has built a national network by installing around 120,000 base stations over the past 10 years”. “In the case of 5G base stations, two or more units are installed in one country and the price of one is double that of LTE equipment. He stressed that there is no reality, saying:” So far he has invested 3 trillion won in the 5G, but it is not sufficient for the standards set by the government “.

Yun-ho Kim, chief executive of LG Uplus, also said: “Everyone says that the prices of 5G investment options are doubly imposed.” “It costs about 20 million won to build a 5G country, which is unbearable for 150,000 countries. If you invest in Joe, there is nothing left of the mobile operator.” Furthermore, he asked: “If we impose LTE reallocation conditions, is it not correct to attach conditions to maintain quality and provide good service?”

Responding to the double taxation of the three mobile telecommunications companies and the condition that it is not realistic, manager Jung Young-gil said: “Investment options do not impose obligations.” We have to find a way together. “

On the other hand, the Ministry of Science and Technology plans to finalize a frequency reallocation plan by the end of November based on the opinions presented at this day’s public information session, but the broad framework for detailed policies will change.

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