Communications minister Ed Vaizey unveiled a range of measures which will allow the country to benefit from improved mobile broadband coverage and the next generation of wireless services.
Under the new programme, the UK's radio spectrum will be modernised, to allow operators to extend the rollout of mobile broadband and offer their customers the latest technologies.
Mr Vaizey commented: "We want the UK market to remain at the fore of delivering devices like the iPad and smartphones but they need the networks to continue to improve and increase services."
Among the plans are for Ofcom to perform a combined auction of 2.6GHz and 800MHz spectrum, as well as an investigation into future 3G and 4G markets.
Recent research from Ofcom found that there has been an increase in average actual broadband speeds in the UK, but claimed many customers are still not receiving those advertised.
Under the new programme, the UK's radio spectrum will be modernised, to allow operators to extend the rollout of mobile broadband and offer their customers the latest technologies.
Mr Vaizey commented: "We want the UK market to remain at the fore of delivering devices like the iPad and smartphones but they need the networks to continue to improve and increase services."
Among the plans are for Ofcom to perform a combined auction of 2.6GHz and 800MHz spectrum, as well as an investigation into future 3G and 4G markets.
Recent research from Ofcom found that there has been an increase in average actual broadband speeds in the UK, but claimed many customers are still not receiving those advertised.
