On August 4, 2011, the Office of the National Media and Infocommunications Authority, Hungary announced an auction for the right of use of a total amount of 10.8 MHz of unused spectrum in the 900 MHz frequency bands. The spectrum can be utilised in a technology-neutral manner, allowing for the installation and operation of GSM, UMTS, LTE and/or WiMAX mobile networks. The filing date of auction bids was December 8, 2011. The Authority disclosed that it plans to conclude the auction process on January 31, 2012.