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Allan C. Nichols
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Telefonica Acquires Most Spectrum in U.K. Auction, 3 Receives Least; No FVE Changes, All Undervalued

On April 5, Ofcom, the U.K. telecom regulator, announced the completion of its spectrum auctions. In the 2.3 GHz band, Telefonica won all 40 MHz of spectrum offered with a bid of GBP 205.896 million. Telefonica had the weakest spectrum position in the U.K., so we believe it was important for the firm to gain some spectrum here. However, we are a little surprised that it succeeded in obtaining all of it. In the 3.4 GHz band, Vodafone won the largest amount of 50 MHz with a bid of GBP 378.24 milli...
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BT Group plc

BT is a communications services company, delivering products and services with industry-specific communications solutions and consulting expertise. Co.'s principal activities include: networked IT services; local, national and international telecommunications services; broadband and internet products and services; and converged fixed/mobile products and services. Co. operates five lines of businesses: BT Global Services, BT Business, BT Consumer, BT Wholesale and Openreach, providing services to around 6,500 large corporate and public sector customers, in more than 170 countries worldwide.

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