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U.K. wireless firms looking at broad license fee hike
Feb 24 2015, 20:02 ET | By: Jason Aycock, SA News Editor
U.K. mobile firms are likely looking at a license fee increase as regulator Ofcom follows its government mandate to ensure spectrum fees reflect market value.
EE (ORAN, OTCQXTEGY) -- on its way to becoming part of BT Group (NYSE:BT) -- Three (OTCPK:HUWHY), O2 (NYSE:TEF) and Vodafone (NASDAQ:VOD) could see fees for the 900 MHz and 1800 MHz bands rising to a total £223.3M/year ($345.5M/year) -- up from the combined £64.4M/year they pay now.
Considering proportional increases, EE might see its current £24.9M/year rise to £75.6M.
Related mobile stocks were up today, with the exception of Vodafone, which saw a downgrade from Bank of America: ORAN +1.7%; OTCQXTEGY +1.9%; TEF +1.4%; OTCPK:HUWHY +0.3%; VOD -3.3%.
Previously: Vodafone lower after BofA downgrade (Feb. 24 2015)
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