The US led the way with 49.5% of consumers with 5G-capable devices experiencing 5G connections a majority of the time. The Netherlands was second at 44% and South Korea third at 40.4%. The UK landed squarely in the middle of the list with 10.2% 5G availability.16 Eyl 2021
Read moreWhat is Ofcom in UK?
Ofcom is the regulator for the communications services that we use and rely on each day . We make sure people get the best from their broadband, home phone and mobile services, as well as keeping an eye on TV and radio.
Read moreIs there spectrum in the UK?
According to Ofcom, that represent an approximately 22% increase in the amount of spectrum currently available in the U.K. for mobile use. Specifically, there will be six 2×5 MHz blocks (60 MHz total) in the 700 MHz band available, as well as four blocks of 5 MHz in downlink-only spectrum .
Read moreWhat is Ofcom spectrum?
Ofcom’s Spectrum Information System provides information on how radio spectrum is issued in the UK , including the types of Wireless Telegraphy (WT) Act licences available from Ofcom and details of tradable licences.
Read moreWho won the 5G spectrum bid?
Want to see it on more articles? Give your feedback below or email. AT&T Inc. emerged as the biggest spender in a major auction for 5G wireless spectrum that brought in more than $22.5 billion in total proceeds, the Federal Communications Commission announced Friday.
Read moreIs UK 5G C band?
The 5GHz spectrum in the UK runs from 5150MHz (5.15GHz) to 5850MHz (5.85GHz). This is then broken down into 3 different bands (Band A, B and C). Each band has its own maximum allowed effective radiated power output and specific rules as to where it can be used and whether a licence is required to operate within it.
Read moreWhat 5G bands are used in the UK?
The current deployments for 5G in the UK and much of the world have been using the 3.4-3.6 GHz sub-part of the mid-band spectrum, or more recently up to 3.68 GHz in the UK including the 3.605-3.68 GHz spectrum of Three UK (extended downwards to 3.6 GHz recently by Ofcom, permitting Three to use a contiguous 100 MHz at …
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