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Craig to bring WiMAX to Vancouver

WINNIPEG - Industry Canada has approved Craig Wireless’ request to convert its multi-point distribution system (MDS) spectrum in the Vancouver area to Broadband Radio Service (BRS) spectrum. This approval will allow Craig to provide WiMAX-enabled (4G) service in the Vancouver and lower mainland regions of British Columbia, while at the same time allowing it to continue to provide broadcasting distribution services, the company announced. “This new license will be the first of its kind to be awarded by Industry Canada and is a milestone event in the history of our company that enhances our presence in the Canadian wireless Internet...