Core Spectrum and Auction Activities
LYA’s has been providing Spectrum and Auction advisory services for more than 20 years. Our Spectrum and Auction practice covers a wide range of activities from the development of 5G spectrum strategy and valuation, to auction platforms and auction management tools, to conducting the sale of spectrum licenses on behalf of clients. LYA’s auction platforms employ robotic AI bidders to support sophisticated simulation capabilities and realistic mock auctions.
LYA’s expertise is at the forefront of auction formats and rules including Simultaneous Multiple Round Ascending (SMRA) Auctions, Combinatorial Clock Auctions (CCA), Sealed Bids Auctions and the Ascending Clock Auction format, as well as Sequential Assignment Auctions with second price award. LYA has also developed original auction formats targeted at specific applications on behalf of its world-wide clientele.
- Understanding the spectrum needs to meet the demand of the end customers
- Analysing the overall competitive environment, including carriers and other stakeholders
- Reviewing capabilities and resources in the industry, leading to
- Assessing the costs, opportunities and risks associated with competitive spectrum awards
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Auction Services
The LYA Team brings expert auction preparation and support experience and expertise across different auction formats.
- Mobile spectrum such as 600 MHz, 700 MHz, AWS1/3, Mid-Band including 2500 MHz, 3500 MHz and other C Band, as well as 2 GHz bands and mmWave.
- Specialized applications such as Air to Ground service
- Fixed services in a variety of bands including satellite applications and the 24 GHz and 38 GHz bands
LYA Auction Platforms support all current formats from Simultaneous Multiple Round Ascending (SMRA) Auctions to Combinatorial Clock Auctions (CCA), Sealed Bid Auctions, and the Ascending Clock Auction format. This includes for second price auctions, implementation of nearest-Vickrey core-selecting algorithms and their variations. LYA’s platforms also support Sequential Assignment Auctions.
Our Auction Platforms have supported a variety of rules and parameters including spectrum set asides and spectrum caps. All LYA Auction Platforms support a large number of license blocks on offer along various regional or national basis. LYA’s Auction Platform can be programmed to reflect any type of auction process, from small to very large, reflecting all the rules set forward by the auctioneer for each specific auction.
LYA provides a full suite of auction services for potential auction participants and auctioneers
- Auction preparation planning and design/review of auction rules and parameters
- Assessment of the industry and competitive environment
- Valuation of the spectrum to be awarded
- Delivery of an Auction Platform
- Bidding workshops and mock auctions
- Extensive simulations with robotic AI bidding
- Development and support for an Auction Management Tool specific to each client’s needs
- Bid room management and analyses supporting executive decision making during the auction
- Auction post mortem and validation.
The high-stakes nature of Spectrum Auctions leaves no room for error.
Auction Platforms
Our Auction Platforms are flexible can be used for a wide variety of types of auctions.
- Spectrum Auctions
- Procurement Auctions
- Power Auctions
- Financial Products
- Diamond Auctions
- Wireless Towers
- Emissions Trading
- Any type of high value asset
Highly Configurable Rule Sets
Our Platforms are built to allow for large flexibility in rule sets and auction parameters in general, including:
- Bidding Caps, Set-Asides, Withdrawals and Fine Calculations
- Reserve Prices/Opening Prices
- Activity Rules (Eligibility Points, Revealed Preference)
- Pricing Rules (First Price Auctions, Second Price VCG Auctions, Core Pricing)
- Tie-Breaking Rules for Winner Determination
- Stage Transition and Auction End Conditions
- Generic Item Attribute Constraints

LYA will also work with individual clients to implement new rules for individual auction formats.
Mock Auctions and Simulations with AI Bidders
Advanced Bidding Metrics and Tracking Tools Built-In

The system generates bidding metrics real-time and round by round reports for bidder and auctioneer analysis.
- Item prices and valuation metrics
- Activity breakdowns by region and item
- Bidder exposure and commitment calculations
Platforms for Auctioneers and Regulators
Workshops
LYA offers workshops for conferences or your private in-house events. Below are two examples of LYA Workshops.
The LYA® SPECTRUM STRATEGY, VALUATION AND AUCTION WORKSHOP provides an intensive learning experience integrating auction theory, technologies and regulations as well as competitive and market dynamics. In the 5G world, the right spectrum strategy and spectrum assets can provide a critical competitive edge to telecommunications operators.
The LYA® workshop is a valuable tool to kick start your auction bidding team prior to spectrum auctions or as a part of overall strategy development for spectrum initiatives. Benefit from LYA’s unique experience in areas such as:
- Business planning for spectrum based initiatives
- License valuation
- Auction training
- Hands-on bidding room experience and successful bidding
This workshop is provided as an intensive one-day session at a time and location convenient for you.
- Auction Format and Rules Overview
- Sealed Bids
- Simultaneous Multiple Round Ascending
- Combinatorial Clock Ascending
- Clock Auction
- First or Second Price
- Discuss the pros & cons of each
- Results of sample auctions worldwide
- Hands-on bidding
- Sealed bids
- Simultaneous Multiple Round Ascending
- Combinatorial Clock Ascending
- Clock Auction
- First or Second Price
- Wrap-Up
This workshop is provided as an intensive two-days session at a time and location convenient for you.
Please contact us for scheduling, pricing and more information.