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Fixed Line ISPs and Three UK Call for Spectrum Cap on EE and Vodafone

Mobile operator Three UK has today roped in Cityfibre, TalkTalk, Relish Wireless and the Federation of Communication Services (FCS) in order to press Ofcom for a 30% cap on the total amount of mobile spectrum that any one company can own, which is largely targeted at EE (BT) and Vodafone.

The fact that Three UK recently joined the ‘Fix Britain’s Internet‘ campaign against Openreach (BT), which houses some of the same outspoken members, is unlikely to be a coincidence and perhaps demonstrates an element of quid pro quo.

Certainly Three UK has made no secret of its desire to see a spectrum cap being imposed, not least upon Ofcom’s upcoming auction of spectrum in the 2.3GHz (2350 – 2390MHz) and 3.4GHz (3410 – 3600MHz) bands, and it’s easy to understand why.