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Introduction

1. Ofcom is currently considering options for the award of spectrum in the bands 2010 – 2025 MHz, 2290 -2302 MHz and 2500 – 2690 MHz.
2. Ofcom has commissioned two related studies: one primarily an engineering study exploring the spectrum rights from Mason; and the other primarily an economic study comprising a market assessment of different possible uses and detailed auction design and packaging from Analysys Consulting and DotEcon. A key objective of both studies is to assess what is likely to be the optimal way to award the three bands.
3. It is Ofcom’s objective that the study should be conducted on the basis of the best possible information available and should consider all of the relevant issues. Therefore there are a number of ways in which stakeholders can contribute to the study.

Opportunity to provide views on the possible uses of the spectrum

4. Both the Engineering Study and the Economic Study envisage in their first phases of work discussion with interested parties on the possible uses of and demand for this spectrum. The consultants are in the process of contacting third parties to obtain their views. If you would like to contribute to the study in this way but have not been contacted the relevant point of contact at Mason for the Engineering Study is :

   Philip Handley
   Mason Communications Limited
   5 Exchange Quay
   Manchester
   M5 3EF

   Tel: 0161 877 7808

   Email: project9wr@mason.biz

   And at Analysys Consulting for the Economic Study are:

   Lee Sanders and Alberto Fernandes
   Analysys Consulting Limited
   St Giles Court
   24 Castle Street
   Cambridge
   CB3 0AJ

   Tel: 01223 460600

   Email: ProjectOF1X@analysys.com

Stakeholder workshops

5. There will also be further opportunities for stakeholders to contribute to the study through stakeholder workshops. Further details of these will be available on this website.

The terms of reference are available below:

• Terms of reference for 2010-2025 MHz, 2290-2302 MHz & 2500-2690 MHz economic consultancy work [pdf]
• Terms of reference for 2010-2025 MHz, 2290-2302 MHz & 2500-2690 MHz engineering consultancy work [pdf]

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