In all parts of the wireless communications business, spectrum rights are the foundation of all business models. That is why mobile operators are sparring over U.K. spectrum rules, with upstarts (as usual) demanding restrictions on dominant provider resource share.
The latest example of such conflict are maximum spectrum holding limits Three believes should be instituted in the U.K. market as part of upcoming spectrum auctions.
Such moves predictably are opposed by leaders including Vodafone.
Any attempt by Ofcom to rebalance the radio spectrum holdings of Britain’s four mobile operators is also likely to face a legal challenge from BT, the owner of EE.
It is understood that EE executives see Three’s campaign as a call for special treatment in what they believe should be a straight competitive auction.
Ofcom is due to publish proposals for adjustments to the sale process in September 2016, according to industry sources.
Mr Dyson said the regulator should prevent any operator coming out of the auction with more than 30 percent of total mobile spectrum.
That would mean EE, with more than 40 percent of total mobile spectrum, would be forced to give up spectrum, as might Vodafone.
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