Ofcom To Auction Spectrum Suitable For Mobile TV

Ofcom confirmed today it is planning to auction radio spectrum suitable for services including mobile TV, among others. The UK telecoms regulator set a provisional deadline for applications of 10 April 2008, with the online auction likely to start at the end of April. Ofcom has identified a number of uses for the 1452-1492 MHz band, the so-called "L Band." Aside from mobile TV, the band can also be used for mobile broadband, satellite digital radio and broadband wireless access (release).