In a Statement and Consultation published on 26 May 2015, Ofcom, the UK telecoms regulator, published updated plans on the release of spectrum in the 2.3 and 3.4 GHz spectrum bands and it opened a consultation on options for proceeding with the award in light of potential changes in the mobile market in the UK. The 2.3 and 3.4 GHz award bands will be released by the Ministry of Defence (MOD) as part of the Government’s Public Sector Spectrum Release (PSSR) programme to make 500 MHz of spectrum available for civil use by 2020. Ofcom is of the view that this is preferable to a) delaying the auction until market conditions are clear; or b) proceeding with an auction of all of the available spectrum. It is proposed that it would be appropriate to withhold around 60 MHz of the 190 MHz of spectrum available. However, stakeholder views are invited. The consultation closes on 26 June 2015.