The need for adjustments in the annual license fee 900 and 1800MHz spectrum

Economic Insight advised Hutchison Three UK on whether Ofcom’s proposed license fee for 900 and 1800 MHz spectrum should be adjusted to reflect differing taxation treatments under ‘lump sum’ and ‘annual’ payments.

Our analysis and conclusions are set out in this report, which was submitted to Ofcom by Three as part of its response to the regulator’s consultation on this matter.