After much discussion over the future of UK spectrum Ofcom has suggested that the spectrum that will be leftover after the digital TV switchover will be fit for “ultra-fast” broadband.
The Office of Communications announced how the radio spectrum that will be freed-up through digital television switchover will be awarded for new uses for the benefit of citizens and consumers in the UK. Ofcom has cited it as the “the digital dividend” and predicts that the economic boost will be worth between £5 billion and £10 billion to the UK economy.
Ofcom will publish further consultations in Spring 2008 on the detailed design of the digital dividend awards. These consultation documents will include detailed proposals to ensure that the awards encourage competition in downstream markets and guard against any anti-competitive behaviour such as hoarding.
Ed Richards, Chief Executive of Ofcom, said: “The digital dividend will be one of the most significant and valuable spectrum releases in the UK for 20 years. Our approach is designed to maximise these considerable benefits for UK citizens and consumers as a whole…We can expect the benefits of the digital dividend to include more choice, fresh competition and technological innovation.”
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