LTE could become available on 900/1800 MHz in EC by end of 2011

Long Term Evolution could be available in the United Kingdom sooner than many had thought, following a decision by the European Commission to open up existing airwaves used for 2G and 3G devices, making them available for use by LTE devices.

The EC decision states that the 900 and 1800 MHz spectrum must allow use of these frequencies for LTE devices by the end of 2011. So some network operators with spare capacity in those frequency bands could light LTE networks now, without waiting for a spectrum auction.

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