Radio spectrum freed for mobiles

Valuable radio spectrum now used mainly by broadcasters is to be opened up to broadband services offered by mobile phone operators under a United Nations agreement endorsed on Friday by governments from over 160 countries, reports the FT.

"For the first time, the decision will provide a common chunk of spectrum for mobile broadband services globally, boosting the market for new wireless technologies. It is also expected to reduce significantly the cost of expanding mobile networks in poor or predominantly rural nations."

emily | 8:52 AM | News, Buzz |
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