An ongoing legal challenge by T-Mobile and O2 has led to further delays in the expansion of the 3G spectrum, says Ofcom.

Both T-Mobile and O2 say they cannot value the 2.6 GHz spectrum until the future of their 900 MHz GSM licences and their rights to re-farm the 900 MHz spectrum is clarified.

Ofcom has decided that it will not call for 3G applications for at least two more months. Applications for the spectrum were originally scheduled for July.

In a statement, the telecoms regulator said that litigation is currently ongoing and that it continues to press for it to be progressed as quickly as possible.

"In the meantime, we have decided that we will not call for applications in September or October 2008," said the regulator.

While there are several contenders for the 2.6 GHz spectrum, some analysts believe that only BT's nationwide WiMax network can make a big enough impact on the mobile broadband market.



Tuesday, 12th August 2008

Back to Broadband News

Provider	Package	Speed	Download Limit	Setup Cost	Monthly Cost	More Info
	O2 Broadband - Standard	Up To 8Mbps	Unlimited *	FREE	£7.50	Go >>
	TalkTalk Broadband - Essentials	Up To 8Mbps	40GB	£29.99	£6.49	Go >>
	BT Broadband - Option 1	Up To 8Mbps	10GB	FREE	£7.78	Go >>
	BT Broadband - Option 2	Up To 8Mbps	15GB	FREE	£13.69	Go >>
	Virgin Media Broadband - M - Cable	Up To 2Mbps	Unlimited *	£30.00	£4.50	Go >>

* Fair Usage Policy applies. Click on Go to find out more information and Fair Usage Policy conditions for relevant providers.

** All Costs excludes the cost of line rental.

† Speeds in excess of 2 meg are only available in certain areas. Top speeds vary significantly, particularly according to how far away you live from the exchange.
If your line won’t support our fastest broadband speed we’ll give you the best available. The speed you actually get can also vary depending on the quality of your line, the wiring in your house, the time of day and even the weather.