Industry Canada offering LMCS spectrum on first-come, first-served basis

By Perry Hoffman

OTTAWA - After eight years of laying fallow and failed efforts to license high-capacity broadband wireless spectrum in the 28 GHz range, Industry Canada is again proposing to offer licences in this band. But this time around, the department is taking steps to ensure that the spectrum is put to use.The 28 GHz band was first licensed in 1996, but little deployment ensued. All of the spectrum was eventually returned to the department in 2002. Given past experience with this particular band and the desire to make sure the spectrum is used, Industry Canada is proposing to attach several conditions...