Ofcom today said Airspan Spectrum, EE, Hutchison 3G UK, Telefonica will Vodafone attend the spectrum auction that will begin on Tuesday 20 March.

The number of bidders for 4G and 5G spectrum has come down to five because of the pull out of Connexin.

“Connexin is no longer participating in the auction. Five companies will take part the auction of spectrum in the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz band,” Ofcom said.