U.K. Allows IoT in 55 MHz to 68 MHz, 70.5 MHz to 71.5 MHz, 80 MHz to 81.5 MHz

Ofcom, the U.K. communications regulatory body, has approved use of spectrum within the 55-68 MHz, 70.5-71.5 MHz and 80.0-81.5 MHz bands for Internet of Things (IoT) services and Machine-to-Machine (M2M) applications.

Ofcom’s objective since 2015 has been to free up 10 MHz of capacity for IoT applications, at frequencies frequencies with excellent propagation characteristics, allowing lower-cost device operation and lower capital investment in networks.