The Philippine telecom regulator has initiated the auction process for the country’s fifth, and final 3G license, albeit amid protests from telecom operators.

In a memorandum circular released earlier this month, the National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) said telecom operators keen to bid for the 3G license must submit their applications to determine if they are eligible to participate in the bidding process.

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