BT was a surprise name in the line up of firms who have bid for 4G spectrum, but the telecoms giant isn't planning to stomp into the mobile network arena.
TechRadar contacted BT to find out its plans for the 4G spectrum it's bidding on and was told: "We don't want people thinking we're going to be the fifth mobile operator."
The spokesperson also reiterated a quote from BT CEO Ian Livingston during a conference call with press in July: "BT has no plans to become a national mobile operator."
4G Broadband
While BT is staying coy, it suggests the firm is planning on using the spectrum to roll out 4G broadband services.
There's no guarantee that BT will even come away with any spectrum from the auction with the seven companies involved all fighting for a limited amount of space.
BT isn't the only firm which is potentially looking to offer 4G broadband, with Hong Kong based firm HKT probably eyeing up the spectrum for super-fast internet via it's sibling firm PPWC, which in turn owns UK Broadband – the race is on.
Source : techradar[dot]com
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