ISED lays out next spectrum steps for 5G in Canada

A set aside is proposed. Clawback from current 3500 MHz owners to be less than expectedOTTAWA – Following the recently completed auction for 600 MHz low-band spectrum, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada released several documents Wednesday afternoon which detail the Department’s plans to auction mid- and high-band spectrum to support the development of 5G in Canada.ISED considers its approach of planning the release of spectrum in low-, mid- and high-band frequencies will be beneficial to the deployment of 5G technologies offering higher speeds, low-latency and improved capacity and coverage.In Decision on Revisions to the 3500 MHz Band to Accommodate...