Ofcom consultation on freeing up 900mhz for UK 3G

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The UK communications regulator Ofcom has opened a consultation on (amongst other things) easing restrictions on the 900mhz mobile phone frequency in Britain. The most significant effect of this would be to allow 3G on this frequency, at the moment it's only used for 2G. The reforms could also help increase signal coverage. Anyone who lives in Britain can make their own opinions known by visiting Ofcom's website. (via BBC News)
This seems to be part of a general European push towards opening up the 900mhz frequency for 3G services. This would explain why Nokia announced the 6121 Classic, which is identical to the 6120 Classic but has 900mhz as a 3G frequency.