Ofcom gears up for big spectrum sale
07 April 2008
Ofcom gears up for big spectrum sale
UK communications regulator Ofcom has confirmed plans for the UK's largest ever single release of radio spectrum, expected to be prime real estate for advanced wireless broadband services.
Ofcom said it intends to release the spectrum in the 2010-2025MHz and 2500-2690MHz bands, more commonly known as 2.6GHz band, on a technology and service neutral basis.
A total 205MHz will be made available and the regulator said it expects to start the auction process in the summer. The spectrum would be suitable for a range of mobile broadband and advanced wireless services delivered using WiMAX and 3G technology, Ofcom said.
All licences will be tradable and Ofcom said the release of this spectrum is part of a wider programme to release around 400MHz of prime spectrum to the market over the next few years, creating opportunities for new innovation and new competition in wireless services.
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