This document sets out Ofcom’s decisions on outstanding issues connected with the award of the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum bands.
In particular, it sets out our decision to proceed with an auction of all the newly available spectrum without imposing spectrum caps, and our decision on the reserve prices that will apply to spectrum awarded in the auction.
20|07|16
Following the European Commission’s decision to block the proposed acquisition of O2 by CK Hutchison (H3G), Ofcom intends to publish in the autumn a further consultation on competition measures and on specific aspects of auction design for the award of the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum bands.
Statement and consultation published 26|05|2015
This document sets out Ofcom’s decisions on a number of issues connected with the award of the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum bands, including the auction design and process; the coexistence of new and existing uses of the frequencies to be awarded; and the licence conditions we will attach to the spectrum.
Additionally, the document seeks stakeholder views on options for proceeding with the award in light of changes to market circumstances. This includes the option of reducing the volume of spectrum to be awarded.
The award of 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum bands - Information Memorandum (PDF, 1.6 MB)
Information Memorandum published 26|10|2015
Public Sector Spectrum Release: Award of the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum bands (PDF, 967.4 KB)
Statement and consultation published 26|05|2015
Bluetooth Performance with 2.3 GHz LTE Interference Report, Issue 5 (PDF, 313.0 KB)
Auctionomics Response to Three’s Filing Concerning the 2.3GHz and 3.4GHz Auction (PDF, 91.2 KB)
Statement published 26|10|2015
This document sets out Ofcom’s decisions on outstanding issues connected with the award of the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum bands. In particular, it sets out our decision to proceed with an auction of all the newly available spectrum without imposing spectrum caps, and our decision on the reserve prices that will apply to spectrum awarded in the auction.
Erratum: Paragraph 3.15 edited to correct an inaccuracy.
Public Sector Spectrum Release (PSSR) - Competition and auction design issues for the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum award, including reserve prices (PDF, 142.8 KB)