The long-awaited 4G spectrum auction in the UK will get under way by the end of this year, according to the local regulatory body, Ofcom. Oft-delayed and extensively disputed in advance of even taking place, this auction is a major step toward bringing widespread LTE connectivity to the United Kingdom. Ofcom describes it as the biggest ever auction for mobile services spectrum in the country, noting that it'll add 250MHz to the currently used 333MHz of spectrum.
In recognition of the need for robust competition, Ofcom will reserve a portion of the available airwaves for a fourth wholesaler, believing that allowing the big three of Vodafone, Telefónica (O2), and Everything Everywhere (Orange and T-Mobile) to dominate the 4G market would...
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