Ofcom has confirmed plans to auction radio spectrum suitable for a range of services, including mobile television and satellite radio.

Ofcom said that the provisional deadline for applications is April 10, with the online auction likely to start at the end of April.

The regulator said a number of possible uses of the 1452 - 1492 MHz band, the so-called ‘L-Band’, have been identified including mobile multimedia services, satellite digital radio; and broadband wireless access or high-speed internet on the move.

he spectrum, which is available over much of Europe, will be released on a technology and service neutral basis, allowing users the flexibility to decide what technology to use, what services to offer and to change their use of the spectrum over time. All licences will be tradable.

Posted: 03|13|08 at 11:56 am. Filed under: UK News.