Mobile broadband frequency auction to take place in 2011

The government has announced today that there will be a spectrum auction next year in order to provide higher quality mobile broadband.
The auction, due to take place late 2011 will be part of the Governments 'Radio Spectrum Modernisation' prgoramme which basically means mobile broadband companies will be able to bid on ownership of certain frequencies and therefore be able to offer higher broadband speeds.
Minister for communications Ed Vaizey said today...
"We want the UK market to remain at the fore of delivering devices like the iPad and smartphones but they need the networks to continue to improve and increase services."
He continued...
"Under our plans, our mobile industry will have access to the 21st Century infrastructure it needs to give UK consumers the latest technologies and even better coverage for broadband on their mobile phones."
Vodafone CEO Guy Laurence praised the idea and said...
"This is a smart move from the new Government, which has taken the time to consider the complex and far reaching implications of spectrum allocation in the UK," he said.
"We are looking forward to working constructively with Ofcom to ensure that network operators have a fair opportunity to buy the spectrum required to compete effectively in the UK market."
"A timely resolution is in the interests of developing and supporting the economy and delivering advanced mobile services to customers,"
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