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Ofcom set for biggest ever spectrum auction

Frequencies will be ideal for WiMax and 3G services, according to the regulator

Neon Kelly, Computing 04 Apr 2008
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Ofcom has confirmed plans for the largest radio spectrum auction in its history.

The regulator is to sell off wireless bandwidth in the range of 2010MHz to 2025MHz and 2500MHz to 2690MHz – frequencies that are ideally suited to WiMax and 3G services.

The sale represents is expected to take place this summer. A total of 205Mhz will be made available to interested parties.

"The release of the 2.6GHz radio spectrum will create opportunities for fresh innovation, new services and competition for the benefit of consumers in the UK, " said Philip Rutnam, Ofcom’s partner in charge of spectrum policy.

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Ofcom logoA provisional cut-off date of April 10 has been announced by the regulator  13 Mar 2008
Ofcom logoThe company has until the end of June to improve its service provision  27 Feb 2008
Picture of Ed RichardsPublic bodies will be able to sell on valuable bandwidth  01 Feb 2008

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