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Canada to release “unprecedented” amount of spectrum for mobile broadband
Dec 19, 2014
by Toby Youell

Canada's industry minister James Moore has unveiled a set of measures that aim to repurpose a large amount of spectrum for mobile broadband. Read more...

Canadian 700 MHz auction raises $4.8 billion
Feb 20, 2014
by Toby Youell

The lion's share of the revenue from the auction came from Rogers, who spent C$3.3 billion ($3 billion). Read more...

Americas may struggle to agree common position for WRC-15
Jan 09, 2014
by Toby Youell

Two inter-American proposals propose different approaches to the coveted 470-698 MHz band. Read more...

Canada delays 700 MHz auction
Jun 19, 2013
by Dugie Standeford

In a move described by one commentator as a “consumer-focused, populist approach” to competition in the wireless communications market, the Canadian government postponed its planned 700 MHz auction earlier this month and revised its spectrum licence transfer policy. Read more...

Canadians launch package of spectrum initiatives
Mar 22, 2013
by Michael Newlands

The Canadian government has published several important documents concerning spectrum policy, management and identification issues impacting on the development of 4G wireless broadband in the country. Read more...

Canadian spectrum research project plans to boost public engagement
Jan 09, 2013
by Jonathan Watson

A new project launched by a group of Canadian academics intends to broaden public interest in spectrum policy. Read more...

Canada adopts database system for TV white spaces
Nov 07, 2012
by Catherine Viola

Canada is to follow the US approach to TV white spaces to ensure a larger market and cross-border compatibility. Read more...

Canada to hold 700 MHz and 2.6 GHZ auctions in next two years
Mar 19, 2012
by Dugie Standeford

The Canadian regulator plans to auction the 700 MHz band in 2013 and 2.5 GHz spectrum the following year. Auction rules will include spectrum caps and rural deployment conditions. Read more...

Mobilicity calls for Canadian equivalent of US “spectrum screen”
Mar 06, 2012
by Jonathan Watson

Canadian mobile operator Mobilicity wants the government to implement a “spectrum screen” to prevent the country’s largest carriers owning too much spectrum. Read more...

US signs agreements with neighbours over spectrum sharing on borders
Aug 17, 2011
by Michael Newlands

US telecoms regulator the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has signed agreements with regulators in neighbouring Canada and Mexico to share commercial 700 MHz wireless broadband spectrum in border areas. Read more...