Thanks to a new decision by Qualcomm to sell their remaining chunk of defunct FLO TV wireless spectrum, UK users will soon be enjoying even faster cellular data. The chip maker is planning on integrating “L-Band” support that when paired with other cell networks will enable dramatically faster downloads thanks to the multi-lane approach. It is a similar approach that U.S. carrier AT&T is taking locally.

All of the new spectrum becoming available from failed FLO TV will certainly help the ailing cellular industry who voices concerns almost daily about shrinking bandwidth. With that said, FLO TV is scheduled to be shut down for good on March 11th, 2011.

UK users can look for better cellular performance in the coming months. Official statement from Qualcomm after the break…

According to Qualcomm:

“Qualcomm has been promoting the use of the L-band for supplemental mobile downlink in Europe and has been working on the harmonisation of this spectrum within CEPT for this purpose.

“Supplemental mobile downlink technology, as described in the Qualcomm-AT&T announcement, used in conjunction with existing paired mobile bands can lead to substantial improvements in mobile broadband networks capabilities to economically support increasing consumer demand for rich multimedia content with enhanced quality of service.

“Qualcomm is integrating carrier aggregation technology into its chipset roadmap to enable supplemental downlink,”

Via: Pocket-Lint