4G auction misses target
Telecoms regulator Ofcom said its auction of 4G airwaves raised £2.3 billion, with the winning bidders named as O2 parent Telefonica, Hutchison 3G, Vodafone, EE and a subsidiary of BT. The Government had hoped to raise £3.5 billion.
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4G mobile auction winners announced by Ofcom
Ofcom has announced the five phone operators that have won the 4G licenses - permits to run mobile networks at the kind of speed you get from your home broadband.
The winning companies are:
- Everything Everywhere Ltd.
- Hutchison 3G UK Ltd.
- Niche Spectrum Ventures Ltd (a subsidiary of BT Group plc).
- Telefónica UK Ltd.
- Vodafone Ltd.
How much and how fast? Your guide to 4G services
What is 4G and how fast is it? Does it mean you need a new phone? Read our guide to the super fast service here.
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4G super speed auctions - not long left to wait
After a highly secret process the UK mobile phone operators are shortly to find out who has won what in the auction of 4G licenses.
Read the full storyCompanies and customers pinning hopes on 4G
Today's 4G auction results are important for a range of people:
- Companies who want the chance to provide the service
- Customers who might use 4G might use as much as double the amount of data and spend 10% more
- Many tech-savvy customers are hungry for more online power to use on the move
- At the Treasury, the expectation is that the 4G auction will bring in around £3.5 billion
Winners of superfast 4G auction set to be revealed
UK mobile phone operators are expected to find out today who has won what in the auction of 4G licenses - permits to run mobile networks at a speed not far off the kind you get from broadband at home or work.
