The news of EE's 4G network between O2 and Ofcom about bringing the 4G spectrum auction forward, which will see 800MHz and 2.6GHz spectrum allocated.

Virgin Media confirmed to Computerworld UK that it is in discussions with EE about launching 4G services on its (LTE) network when it is launched. A spokesperson added: "Launching 4G services this year promises to bring significant benefits to UK consumers as people begin to make the most of forthcoming superfast mobile connections."

Virgin Media already offers its current mobile services by piggy-backing on EE's current network.

Meanwhile, with mobile operators in a bid to resolve the ongoing legal disputes, but with just a week to go before they end, no resolution has yet been made.

To confuse matters further, EE has agreed to sell 2X15MHz of its 1800MHz spectrum to Three, which was agreed as part of European competition rules when Orange and T-Mobile formed to become the single Everything Everywhere brand.