Ofcom is to allocate 10MHz of VHF spectrum in the 55-68MHz, 70.5-71.5MHz and 80.5-81.5MHz bands for the IoT. Currently, licence exempt devices including M2M can access spectrum in the 870-876MHz and 915-921MHz bands. Ofcom says that the low data rates of IoT applications don’t require more spectrum. Business radio licences will continue to be available …