Ofcom sticks to market principles but throws in a few surprises

The Digital Dividend Review concludes that released frequencies should be auctioned but makes an exception for wireless mics. There is unexpected support for cognitive radio and local TV but the 'innovation reserve' is rejected.

Ofcom this morning released the outcome of its two year long Digital Dividend Review process. Its conclusions on the use of the released frequencies follow the expected market-orientated lines. "It is right to retain our presumption against intervening to limit the use of spectrum," says the foreword to the <a href=http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/ddr/>Digital Dividend Review (DDR) statement</a> "In rapidly changing and converging markets, we think that the market is better placed than the regulator to determine the best uses of spectrum, including the digital dividend," it continues.

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