Consultation to be Issued on 2 GHz Fixed Wireless Access Frequencies

RA Press Release - 15 March 2000

The Radiocommunications Agency will shortly be consulting on future use of spectrum in the 2GHz band.

BT was awarded a licence in 1995 to provide fixed wireless access services to remote rural areas using radio spectrum in the 2 GHz band. BT has now reviewed the options for providing telecommunication services to remote areas and has concluded that it has other, lower cost alternatives which will enable it to meet requirements under the universal service obligations.

Further information can be obtained from Robert Emson

e-mail: robert.emson@ra.gsi.gov.uk, tel: 020 7211 0568, fax: 020 7211 0117

Notes for Editors

1. BT was one of two companies awarded a licence following the consultation paper: ‘Radio Fixed Access: Increasing the Choice’ in 1995.

2. The spectrum made available was the paired frequencies 2029-2064 MHz and 2204 -2239 MHz.

3. This spectrum was intended for providing fixed wireless access to remote areas.

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