Simultaneous Multi-Round Ascending auction (SMRA) In an SMRA auction of spectrum, lots typically correspond to the right to use a specific frequency block (or blocks) in a defined geographic area . A number of single lots are open for bidding at the same time.
Read moreWho owns the most 5G Spectrum UK?
Ofcom’s first 5G spectrum auction was completed in April 2018, with EE, O2 , Vodafone and Three all winning some spectrum. O2 acquired the most, winning all 40MHz of the 2.3GHz spectrum that was being auctioned (paying £205,896,000), as well as 40MHz of 3.4GHz spectrum (for which it paid £317,720,000).
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