Ofcom Listens
We heard this week that Ofcom has actually been listening and is now moving to address the concerns about the dangers to the entertainment industry of the proposed auctioning off of the analogue spectrum as part of the so-called “Digital Dividend”. These concerns were that those frequencies which are currently reserved for radio mics used in situations ranging from theatre productions on the scale of Lord of the Rings to church services would be too expensive, which would have a disastrous effect on a whole range of activities.
Now Ofcom is proposing a solution which will involve appointing (or auctioning off the position of) a “band manager” who will administer that part of the sepctrum for the benefit of current users. Consultation continues.
So Ofcom - a quango - listens. What a shame our elected representatives seem unable to do so!