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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...

Canadian mobile operator calls for faster spectrum release
Nov 09, 2010
by Jonathan Watson

Canada's mobile operators, like those in other parts of the world, are eager to get their hands on much-needed spectrum Read more...

Use spectrum auction profits to fund rural broadband, say Canadian lawmakers
Jul 12, 2010
by Jonathan Watson

The Canadian government should use the profits from spectrum auctions to extend broadband access in the country, according to a report from an influential Senate committee. Read more...

Cave urges greater spectrum liberalisation in Canada
May 25, 2010
by Dugie Standeford

Canada’s reluctance to embrace spectrum reform is restricting supply and pushing up prices, Martin Cave and Adrian Foster argue. The Canadian government says it is moving toward a more market-oriented approach. Read more...

Egypt’s Orascom fights for right to use Canadian spectrum
Nov 19, 2009
by Michael Newlands

Orascom is seeking to overturn a ruling which prevents it using spectrum won in the recent AWS auction. The company was judged to have fallen foul of Canada's foreign ownership rules. Read more...