Ofcom must give businesses and rural communities the opportunity to build bespoke mobile networks by launching licensed but unused frequencies locally. The regulator invites applications in the 1800 MHz and 2300 MHz bands currently used for mobile services, the 3,4-3,8 GHz band used for 5G, and the 26 GHz millimeter wave band for mobile services. 5G. great capacity. Although mobile operators have licenses for some of these waves, they do not use them in some parts of the country. When spectrum is not being used by an operator, Ofcom wants to see the potential realized. "Wireless spectrum is a precious and finite resource. It is therefore essential to use it effectively," said Philip Marnick, Spectrum group director at Ofcom. "Our new approach to sharing will help more people access the airwaves to create local networks across the UK. The benefits of this innovation could spread throughout our economy, from farms to factories, as well as supporting new technology companies.” Ofcom believes that spectrum sharing could allow manufacturers to create private networks for connected factories, and farmers to create local networks in large sites to connect people and machines, thus enabling the Internet of Things (IOT). , as well as business parks and vacations to improve connectivity. It would also pave the way for rural areas not covered by commercial 4G and 5G rollout to build local networks for residents. Any party wishing to make use of the new regulation must send Ofcom a request containing detailed information on the band, location, bandwidth and power required. Ofcom will then assess the potential for interference with other users of the spectrum and issue a license by station or zone. Ofcom is exploring other ways to improve rural coverage. If an agreement is not concluded between the government and mobile operators for the construction of poles in rural areas, Ofcom plans to offer 5G spectrum at a reduced price in exchange for coverage The next wave of auctions. According to the report published by the regulator Connected Nations for 2018, almost all properties can receive an indoor 4G signal from at least one operator, while 77% are covered by the four main networks: EE, O2, Tres and Vodafone: a increase from the previous 65%. year. However, while 83% of urban dwellers receive coverage that could be described as "good" coverage, only 41% of rural properties benefit, and in some areas there is no coverage.