Government announces rules for 3800 MHz spectrum auction

By Amanda OYE

OTTAWA – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) announced today its decision on the rules for the upcoming 3800 MHz spectrum auction. “These rules ensure that it will be possible to support higher quality and more affordable wireless services,” according to a press release. Spectrum in this band is important for the deployment of 5G. “Today’s announcement of the new rules for the 3800 MHz spectrum auction is an important step in our ongoing efforts to ensure Canadians have access to affordable and high-quality services from coast to coast to coast,” said François-Philippe Champagne, minister of Innovation, Science and...