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Canadian 3.8 GHz auction raises less than expected
Dec 11, 2023
by Dugie Standeford

The 3800 MHz auction raised less than a quarter of the amount raised in the 3500 MHz auction despite offering more spectrum. Read more...

LEO operators seek review of Article 22 interference limits
Dec 01, 2023
by Richard Handford

LEO and GEO satellite operators are split over a proposed agenda item for WRC-27 which is also dividing opinion among governments. Read more...

AFC system approval should help Wi-Fi 6E
Oct 23, 2023
by Dugie Standeford

Standard power 6 GHz-enabled devices for Wi-Fi 6E are becoming available and are expected to spread quickly as administrations approve automated frequency coordination systems (AFCs). Read more...

Canadian use-it-or-lose-it proposal makes spectrum policy a political talking point
May 17, 2023
by Mirva Villa

Critics of the bill include the regulator ISED and the Canadian mobile industry association, who claim its one-size-fits-all approach would not achieve its stated aim. Read more...

Rogers acquisition of Shaw delayed over transfer of spectrum licences
Feb 22, 2023
by Laura Sear

Canadian industry minister Francois-Philippe Champagne has said he is "not near a decision" on the transfer of spectrum from Freedom Mobile (part of Shaw) to Quebecor. The C$26 billion merger is due to complete by 31 March. Read more...

Canada seeks to open terahertz spectrum for mobile industry
Jun 01, 2022
by Laura Sear

Canada is looking to release spectrum above 95 GHz for 6G or 5G backhaul applications. These frequencies are widely used for passive services, such as weather satellites and radio astronomy. Mobile applications in the bands are currently in an experimental phase. Read more...

Canada sells C-band spectrum for record prices
Aug 03, 2021
by Toby Youell

Canada has sold regional licences for spectrum in the 3450—3650 MHz band for CAD 8.91 billion ($7.12 billion). Read more...

Canada 3.5 GHz auction bids top $6.5 billion
Jul 16, 2021
by Manuel R. Marti

Canada is reported to have raised almost $6.5 billion in the world’s second most expensive 3.5 GHz auction. Read more...

Questions raised over consultancy’s mobile market assessments
Jul 29, 2019
by Toby Youell

Spectrum auctions are often designed to promote competition so as to lower prices for mobile consumers, but consultancy NERA has criticised a dataset that regulators use to assess market competitiveness. Read more...

Canadian move toward 5G spectrum awards welcomed, with reservations
Jun 28, 2019
by Dugie Standeford

Canada plans to make spectrum available for 5G in the 3.5 GHz, 3.8 GHz and millimetre wave (mmWave) bands in the next three years.  Read more...