O2 have entered into discussions with regulator Ofcom to try and bring the auction of spectrums for 4G services forward.

The discussion with Ofcom comes after the announcement of the iPhone 5, which will only support 4G services on the EE network.

The auction for spectrums in the 2.5GHz and 800MHz would allow other phone operators to deliver 4G services in line with EE, who have employed their 1800MHz spectrum to deliver the service, ahead of O2 and other rivals.