UK Government to Shut Down GSM Networks
The Mobile Gazette is reporting on this April Fool’s Day that the UK government is threatening to revoke the license for the radio spectrum that GSM cell phones use in order to use the frequency range for gambling kiosks and a new public security system. The date UK cell phone carriers have to comply is April 1st, 2007!
MG: So, it’s a national security issue? What are the frequencies going to be used for.
Barry: Well, there are two areas. The 1800 megahertz band is going to be used for a new network of gambling kiosks that will be linked to the forthcoming supercasinos planned for the UK. The government wants a gambling kiosk in every street corner and public place by the end of 2008.
MG: Errr… that’s hardly national security, is it?
Barry: Well the money raised from gambling will go towards the other system, using the 900 megahertz band. That’s going to be the State Safety and Security System. That’s quite an interesting development.
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