Ofcom introduce spectrum leasing
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Last week Ofcom published its conclusions from its earlier consultation on simplifying spectrum trading by introducing spectrum leasing. The concept is best explained through a couple of pictures from the Ofcom statement:
Existing spectrum trading:
New spectrum leasing:
The pictures demonstrate how the new proposals will simplify the spectrum market in the UK. Leasing will initially be available only for auctioned and exclusive area defined assignments.
