The Norwegian government has decided that the 700 MHz band (694-790 MHz) in the future will be dedicated to mobile broadband communications services. There is also excess demand for available spectrum in the 2.1 GHz band. The Norwegian Communications Authority (Nkom) is currently preparing an auction of 2 x 30 MHz in the 700 MHz band and 2 x 15 MHz in the 2.1 GHz band. The auction is planned to start in May 2019.