Ofcom has proposed that frequencies reserved for 2G (GSM) networks be used by 3G technologies, complying with an EU deregulation directive on the 900 and 1800MHz bands. The proposal is part of a bunch of changes that Ofcom is proposing, which includes permitting radar installations at level crossings for safety reasons and rule changes on Ultra Wide Band.
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This is totally typical of this Labour Government.
The knock on effect of forcing the mobile companies to pay the ridiculous sums of money for 3G spectrum, has been to wipe massive percentages off the companies values, cause massive redundancies and put back investment, causing a knock on to suppliers, this has all knocked on to pensions performing poorly as well, as these companies shares go down in value.
To then say, 'well thanks but again we lied' making your over inflated purchases now near worthless, seems to sum Labour up.
It may serve as a good reminder to UK public about the vast sums Labour got from this £22 Billion, ?free money for otherwise useless bandwidth?, and where did it all go and why are we all now in debt to the tune of £186 Billion.
No doubt, that they?ll force the companies to re-bid for frequencies they already own, meaning more redundancies etc..., and no doubt, however many £ Billions they get, that?ll all disappear into a black hole again.
