BT Group PLC BT SECURES 40MHz OF 3.4GHz SPECTRUM (9125J)
05 Abril 2018 - 1:44AM
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RNS Number : 9125J
BT Group PLC
05 April 2018
05 April 2018
BT SECURES 40MHz OF 3.4GHz SPECTRUM
-- BT secures 40MHz of 3.4GHz spectrum suitable for 5G services,
strengthening EE's mobile network leadership
-- Spectrum won at GBP302.6m, prior to any assignment round payment
-- EE mobile network already delivering 4G services to 90% of
the UK geography - new 3.4GHz spectrum allows 5G plans to be put in
motion
Marc Allera, CEO of BT's Consumer Division, said:
"The acquisition of 40MHz of 3.4GHz spectrum positions us well
for our launch of future 5G services and consolidates our position
as one of the world's leading providers of communications
services.
"With this outcome, we'll continue to roll out the fastest 4G
service to consumers and businesses across the UK, and now look
ahead to the potential new services that 5G will offer, keeping our
nation at the forefront of digital communications."
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Notes to editors:
Please refer to Ofcom's statement announcing the outcome of the
auction.
BT confirms that it has won 40MHz of 3.4GHz at GBP302.6m (prior
to any further assignment round payment to determine where the
acquired spectrum is positioned within the band).
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work and on the move; broadband, TV and internet products and
services; and converged fixed-mobile products and services. BT
consists of six customer-facing lines of business: Consumer, EE,
Business and Public Sector, Global Services, Wholesale and
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