Qualcomm Secures L-band Spectrum

Qualcomm, the wireless technologies and data solutions developer, has revealed that it has acquired 40 MHz of L-band radio spectrum (1452-1492 MHz), recently auctioned by UK communications regulator Ofcom, at a cost of 8,334,000. Qualcomm says the acquisition will allow it, in collaboration with its partners, to bring a variety of innovative wireless technologies to the UK market.
Winning this license creates an opportunity for Qualcomm to explore emerging business models and advanced mobile technologies, says John Caterer, Managing Director, UK, Qualcomm Europe, Inc. If we can help the market to harness this potential, we will see additional opportunities for service providers using a variety of technologies. This will ultimately benefit consumers, offering them high quality services and a range of creative applications.
The L-band spectrum license acquired by Qualcomm covers the entire UK, and is technology-neutral, enabling Qualcomm to use the spectrum for innovative technologies, depending on its assessment of UK market needs.