UK regulator Ofcom launches initial 5G consultation

It has been barely 2 years since the 800MHz and 2600MHz bands were assigned in the UK for use by 4G services, and Ofcom, the UK communications regulator has already kicked off the process for assigning spectrum to be used by as-yet unknown 5G technology. Perhaps stung by criticism that the UK was a laggard in assigning 4G spectrum. However, the spectrum being considered is at 6GHz, and many home WiFi users will attest to, very high frequency spectrum does not … Read more…