Thursday 24 Jan 2013 @ 09:25
Ofcom
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Bidding in 4G auction under way

The UK’s largest ever mobile spectrum auction is now under way, with seven bidders competing to acquire new airwaves suitable for superfast mobile broadband services.

The following organisations are bidding in the auction:

  • Everything Everywhere Limited
  • HKT (UK) Company Limited (a subsidiary of PCCW Limited)
  • Hutchison 3G UK Limited
  • MLL Telecom Ltd
  • Niche Spectrum Ventures Limited (a subsidiary of BT Group plc)
  • Telefónica UK Limited
  • Vodafone Limited

The new spectrum will almost double the amount of airwaves currently available for mobile broadband services on smartphones, tablets and laptops.

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