BT faces 4G Ofcom auction challenge

The spectrum, formerly used by the Ministry of Defence, will provide 4G services for mobile companies. BT, which includes mobile network EE, currently owns 45%. Vodafone owns 28%, Three 15% and O2 12%. These figures, provided by Ofcom, account for the existing spectrum available for "Immediate use". However there is no suggestion that the cap could be extended to a different bandwidth of spectrum set aside to handle 5G when it launches in the UK, Ofcom added. "The auction is crucial to UK providers as it will likely represent the last opportunity to buy mobile spectrum for several years." Ofcom has not confirmed a date for the auction itself, which the BBC understands is expected to take place next year.

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