Ofcom begins mulling mmWave for the UK

UK comms regulator Ofcom, which controls the allocation of radio spectrum, is finally looking at opening up millimetre wave spectrum bands to the telecoms industry.
Ofcom has today begun consulting on plans to open mmWave spectrum across the 26 GHz and 40 GHz bands to mobile technology, including 5G. It says the spectrum, which is pitched as providing large wireless data capacity and speed over short distances, can be used to improve mobile broadband services and deliver ‘innovative new se