98% of the UK could now benefit from 4G coverage following a revision to proposals by telecoms watchdog Ofcom regarding the mobile spectrum auction.
The regulator has announced that the winning bidder is required to provide high-speed coverage to rural ”not-spot” areas.
Ofcom previously stipulated that the winning bidder would need to roll out a 4G network to 95% of the UK population.
However, following the revisions, this amount has now been extended to 98%.
It is hoped these guidelines will allow sections of the country that currently receive no service to benefit from fast mobile internet.
Ofcom’s revisions will now undergo a 10-week consultation, before the final decision regarding the spectrum auction is announced.
It is understood that the auction is still set to take place at the end of this year.
