CICRA (the Channel Islands Competition and Regulatory Authorities) has awarded 4G spectrum to three successful applicants.
In June interested operators submitted bids to the telecoms regulator for the ability to offer 4G services. Following evaluation of the bids CICRA is working with Ofcom to ensure that local consumers have access to these services as soon as possible.
JT, Sure and Airtel have been successful in their bids to be allocated spectrum so that they will be able to offer customers 4G services. As part of their bid operators have committed to a roll out timetable, the speed customers will be able to access and coverage they will deliver.
CICRA chief executive, Michael Byrne, said: “The three winning operators have demonstrated a strong commitment to invest in 4G technology which is an emphatic vote of confidence for the Channel Islands.
“Customers are the ultimate winners and will benefit from greater capacity and speed when transmitting data that’s available from 4G. We look forward to seeing new innovative services that utilise spectrum.