Airwave Network commissioned
Home Office commissions Airwave Network under a PFI framework arrangement (with an original term of 19 years).
Motorola and Home Office enter into a number of agreements
This included an agreement that the Airwave Network will continue to be provided at a fixed price until terminated by the Home Office.
Intended replacement date
Intended date for the Emergency Services Network (ESN) to replace the Airwave Network (with the PFI agreement due to expire).
Home Office complaint
Home Office complains to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) about Motorola's level of profitability from the Airwave Network.
CMA opens market investigation
CMA opens market investigation into mobile radio network services. Read more here.
Negotiation of Airwave Network terms
Motorola and Home Office negotiate terms of the Airwave Network, including its possible extension pending operation of ESN.
Extension announced
Home Office announces that the Airwave Network will operate until the end of 2026 at prevailing prices agreed in 2016.
CMA delivers final decision
CMA delivers its Final Report from its market investigation, finding competition concerns. Read the Final Report here.
CMA imposes charge control
CMA imposes a charge control (effective 1 August 2023) limiting the revenue Motorola can earn from the Airwave Network during the extension period. See the Charge Control Order here.
CAT hears Motorola's challenge
Motorola sought judicial review of the decision set out in the CMA's Final Report.
Court of Appeal hears Motorola's appeal
Motorola sought permission to appeal the CAT's decision dated 22 December 2023, which had upheld the CMA's Final Report.
Ms Spottiswoode's claim served on Motorola
The claim is served on Airwave Solutions Limited, Motorola Solutions UK Limited and (after permission granted to serve in the USA) Motorola Solutions, Inc.