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ISED auctioning off 225 leftover spectrum licences
The department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) is auctioning off 225 spectrum licences, many of which are leftover from the recent 3800 MHz auction that concluded in November. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media …
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High spectrum costs are the villain in cellular prices, Big 3 tell INDU
The presidents of the Big Three telecoms told the House of Commons Industry Committee that it is the government which is one of the biggest offenders in wireless prices. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news …
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ISED issues regulations on airport 5G interference
The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) has set up rules around fixed and mobile broadband systems operating near airports. The move comes after a months-long consultation process with interested stakeholders. Nineteen participants gave their views, including telecoms, industry leaders and other government departments. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a …
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Up to aviation industry to protect airports from 5G interference, telecoms say
The airline industry must do more to protect its flights from 5G interference, telecoms have told the department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED). The department is taking submissions from interested stakeholders on the topic. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the …
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3500 auction should result in “careful consideration” by gov: Bell’s Bibic
For BCE Inc. CEO Mirko Bibic, the high cost of the 3,500 MHz spectrum auction should result in the federal government making “careful consideration” in its assessment of wireless pricing going forward. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and …
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BREAKING: 3500 MHz auction nets $8.9B, $7.3B from incumbents
Canadian telecom companies — and wireless service hopefuls — have spent some $8.91 billion on the 3,500 MHz band of spectrum, according to preliminary results released Thursday afternoon by the Department of Innovation, Science, and Economic Development (ISED). The 3,500 MHz band is widely seen as crucial to the roll out of 5G networks. Rogers …
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ISED rejects request to delay 3500 MHz auction following MVNO decision
Innovation Minister François-Philippe Champagne has rejected a call by the Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC) and its member company Distributel Communications Ltd. to further delay the 3,500 MHz spectrum auction scheduled for June. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, …
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ISED delays 3500 MHz auction by six months
The 3500 MHz spectrum auction, originally scheduled for December of this year, will now take place in June 2021, the federal government said Friday. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here LOGIN Forgot password? Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need. Take a free …
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