Consultation: Optimal use of 3.9 GHz spectrum

We are proposing to make changes to UK Broadband Limited’s 3.9 GHz licence which authorises use of the 3925–4009 MHz frequency range.

Hutchison 3G Limited (“H3G”) owns UK Broadband Limited and has requested minor technical changes to the licence to enable it to use 5G technology to improve and expand its 5G Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) offering.

We have reviewed H3G’s request and considered it in light of our duties, which include securing the optimal use of spectrum. We are also proposing additional changes which we believe align with our duties and support our established policy for spectrum to be shared on a first-come-first-served basis in this frequency range.

We are now seeking views from interested or affected parties on this by 15 July 2024.