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Lessons Learned from the UK 3G Spectrum Auction
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In April of 2000, the Radiocommunications Agency of the United Kingdom completed its first spectrum auction, raising £22.5 billion for five third-generation (3G) mobile wireless licenses. This paper assesses how well the UK 3G spectrum auction did in achieving the Government's objectives.Auctions, Spectrum Auctions, Multiple Item Auctions