Many people in the UK are keen to see 4G spectrum auctions take place so that the rollout of 4G networks can be launched. Whilst there are currently 3G networks that provide connection to consumers the demand for these networks has surged over recent years as a result of the number of mobile broadband users and smart phone owners increasing.
A forum recently took place and some of the issues addressed included the fairness of the forthcoming spectrum, the digital divide, and strategies being used by the regulator. Officials have said that the auction of the 4G spectrum will be fair and that it will ensure that competition in the market is kept healthy.
The auction has experienced a number of delays, which have seen the auction being put off several times. However, it is now scheduled to take place towards the end of this year if there is no further interruption. It was supposed to take place in 2008 but legal challenges were posed by mobile network operators T-Mobile and O2.
Last year, after the government announced that the auction would be taking place towards the end of 2011, the minister for communications Ed Vaizey stated: “The past 20 years has seen a revolution in mobile technologies and devices that have transformed the way we communicate, learn and do business. We want the UK market to remain at the fore of delivering devices like the iPad and smartphones, but they need the networks to continue to improve and increase services.”
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