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The government had made arrangements to clear out a portion of spectrum in 2003, and had only considered selling a small section, but Ofcom has now stepped up and agreed to clear out the whole 800 MHz range for mobile broadband. Ofcom has made this move to ensure that the UK comes to the same level as other European countries and also to encourage the next generation of mobile broadband services.

The rumours had been around for some time but the news has now finally been confirmed by Ofcom, which is likely to bring cheer to mobile broadband providers. If you require more information on mobile broadband and on the services of various ISP’s, click on mobile broadband reviews for consumers’ views on the service providers.

By releasing the airwaves and moving to digital TV, the government will be able to let go of the spectrum – referred to as ‘digital dividend’. This way the space allotted to mobile broadband in the UK will become the same as that of other European countries. While some countries have not yet fallen in line, the Scandinavian countries, along with Switzerland, France, Germany and Spain have already made this move.

An estimated £2.5 to £3 billion profit is said to be riding on this decision. Apart from that, other benefits include lowering of equipment prices, strong future of mobile broadband services and more competition and novelty in the industry

Once the spectrum is officially cleared up, it would be sold off to mobile broadband providers. A fixed date for this has not been set as of now.