Ofcom paves the way for 4G

by Julian Prokaza
on Tue 10 Jun 2008 Comment

Turns out that whole digital switchover isn't just about being able to watch Simon Schama 24/7 on UKTV History - it's actually all about freeing up space for new services. Ofcom's just published detailed proposals of what it actually plans to do with all the spare bandwidth that turning off analogue TV will create.

The bandwidth will be auctioned off in UK-wide chunks and Ofcom believes high-speed mobile broadband, aka 4G, will be one of the top uses. Mobile telly is also a prime candidate for using the space, as well as extra standard or HD channels.

The regulator has promised that no one bidder will be able to take up all the available space and it also says it wants to ensure the widest range of technologies and services will be able to use it.

The first auctions are due to take place next year, with the auctioned-off spectrum coming on stream gradually between now and 2012. 4G here we com!

[ Ofcom] 

Originally published on www.mobilecomputermag.co.uk, now incorporated into Broadband Genie
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