SPECTRUM: We shouldn't wait to move forward on white spaces spectrum deployment, says Shaw

By Perry Hoffman

OTTAWA – Some companies are telling Industry Canada that it shouldn’t rush to open up TV white spaces spectrum, while another is saying let’s get on with it. In reply comments to the consultation (that we first reported on here), the majority urges the department to consider all the pros and cons, ensure over-the-air TV isn’t negatively affected and watch how rollouts in other markets go before making a final decision on how it’s going to proceed. They say this will best ensure Canada gets it right. As was argued by several parties in initial comments, Bragg Communications reiterates that there...