An amended draft for the auction of the 50.5° East, 51° E and 142° E satellite orbital slots recently passed the last focus group hearing, according to the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC).
The amendment expands the period winning bidders have to launch satellites to within five years after obtaining licences, up from three years.
Starting bids were also lowered.
However, the regulator remains concerned the minimum number of bidders may be less than the licensing conditions require.
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