Ofcom delays 5G spectrum auction to March 2021

News Wireless United Kingdom 25 JAN 2021
Ofcom delays 5G spectrum auction to March 2021

UK regulator Ofcom has delayed the start of the 5G spectrum auction as a result of the latest Covid-19 restrictions. In a brief statement, Ofcom said is was continuing to monitor developments and was now planning for the bidding stage of the auction to commence in March. Bidding for the 700 MHz and 3.6-3.8 GHz spectrum had previously been expected to start by end-January. 

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