UK GSM frequencies

classic Classic list List threaded Threaded
4 messages Options
Reply | Threaded
Open this post in threaded view
|

UK GSM frequencies

Andrew McAfee
The "other functions" listed in this article are interesting (RFID and
gambling machines?).

Andrew

"Mobile Gazette has learned of a shock move by the British Government -
it has decided to take back the part of the radio spectrum currently
used for GSM networks in the UK, and will force mobile operators to run
a 3G-only service in the future.

According to an interview in a secret location with someone claiming to
be close to the heart of government (known to us only as "Barry"), the
900MHz and 1800MHz bands are to be taken away from mobile operators
from 1st April 2007 and redeployed to other functions. This means that
all mobile phone users in the UK will need to switch to a 3G handset
before that date."

http://www.mobilegazette.com/uk-gsm-0604x01.htm

Reply | Threaded
Open this post in threaded view
|

Re: UK GSM frequencies

charles-4
The article was dated 1st April 2006.
April's fool?

Even if it were true, they cannot do such a thing without the consent of
other countries.
All foreign visitors were then not be able to use their normal mobile
phones.


Greetings,
Charles Claessens
member Verband Baubiologie
www.milieuziektes.nl
www.milieuziektes.be
www.hetbitje.nl
checked by Norton Antivirus




----- Original Message -----
From: "Andrew McAfee" <[hidden email]>
To: <[hidden email]>
Sent: Wednesday, April 12, 2006 16:22
Subject: [eSens] UK GSM frequencies


> The "other functions" listed in this article are interesting (RFID and
> gambling machines?).
>
> Andrew
>
> "Mobile Gazette has learned of a shock move by the British Government -
> it has decided to take back the part of the radio spectrum currently
> used for GSM networks in the UK, and will force mobile operators to run
> a 3G-only service in the future.
>
> According to an interview in a secret location with someone claiming to
> be close to the heart of government (known to us only as "Barry"), the
> 900MHz and 1800MHz bands are to be taken away from mobile operators
> from 1st April 2007 and redeployed to other functions. This means that
> all mobile phone users in the UK will need to switch to a 3G handset
> before that date."
>
> http://www.mobilegazette.com/uk-gsm-0604x01.htm
>
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>

Reply | Threaded
Open this post in threaded view
|

Re: UK GSM frequencies

Marc Martin
Administrator
charles wrote:
> The article was dated 1st April 2006.
> April's fool?

Yes, indeed:

http://www.mobilegazette.com/april-fool-0604x01.htm

Marc

Reply | Threaded
Open this post in threaded view
|

Re: UK GSM frequencies

Andrew McAfee
Thanks guys for the info. I need to be more discerning.
Andrew
On Apr 12, 2006, at 11:54 AM, Marc Martin wrote:

> charles wrote:
>> The article was dated 1st April 2006.
>> April's fool?
>
> Yes, indeed:
>
> http://www.mobilegazette.com/april-fool-0604x01.htm
>
> Marc
>
>
>
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
>