July 2012

Ahead of the 2013 multi-band UK spectrum auction, Aetha analysed the value of 800MHz, 1800MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum in a joint project with DotEcon Ltd for Ofcom. Based on a detailed multi-band bottom-up spectrum valuation model, we estimated the incremental value to UK mobile operators generated through acquiring additional spectrum. Our work was used by Ofcom in determining the minimum (reserve) prices charged to successful bidders for the available spectrum.