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Canada looks to local licensing in mmWave bands
Mar 16, 2025
by Laura Sear

ISED plans to make the 26 GHz, 28 GHz and 38 GHz bands available for local users through a non-competitive local licensing framework. Read more...

Satellite spectrum and regulation are key issues ahead of WRC-27
Mar 14, 2025
by Dugie Standeford

The explosion of low-earth orbit (LEO) satellites means the space industry needs much more spectrum to keep up with demand and bring broadband to underserved areas, according to speakers at a recent webinar. Read more...

Ligado declares bankruptcy and will release spectrum for satellite D2D
Jan 16, 2025
by Dugie Standeford

Ligado Networks, which has been struggling to roll out a low-power terrestrial 5G network in L-band spectrum, has declared bankruptcy. AST SpaceMobile will use some of the company's spectrum for direct-to-device (D2D) satellite services. Read more...

US mobile industry makes its case for 7–8 GHz as a key 6G band
Oct 29, 2024
by Richard Haas

A US mobile trade body has published a new white paper highlighting the importance of the band for 6G. Read more...

Spectrum sharing faces specific challenges in Canada, the UK and US
Oct 23, 2024
by Laura Sear

Panellists from Canada, the UK and the US spoke at a recent industry event about the challenges facing spectrum sharing between defence and commercial users in their countries. Read more...

Canada considers satellite D2D rules
Jul 16, 2024
by Dugie Standeford

As part of a strategy to make wireless connectivity available across Canada's vast territory, the regulator is considering satellite direct-to-device (D2D) coverage. Read more...

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...