Den Haag, 12-11-13



BASE Company, a fully owned subsidiary of Royal KPN N.V. ("KPN"), has acquired a 20 year 2x10MHz 800MHz license for a total consideration of EUR 120m. The acquired 800MHz spectrum enables BASE Company to provide high quality 4G services to its customers earlier and in a more cost efficient manner. BASE Company will accelerate its 4G network roll-out and aims to obtain nationwide coverage by the end of 2014.

On 1 October 2013, BASE Company launched 4G services via 1800MHz. Mobile internet over a 4G network provides customers ~10 times higher speeds than currently available over a 3G network. BASE Company's mobile services will continue to be supported by its high quality 2G and 3G (Dual Carrier) networks.

KPN has published a position paper following the Belgian spectrum auction, concluded 12 November 2013, which is available on its website.

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