Telesat talks up proposed 3800 MHz spectrum clearing approach

OTTAWA — With the federal government’s consultation on repurposing the 3800 MHz spectrum band officially underway, Canadian satellite operator Telesat said Tuesday in a press release it welcomes the inclusion of Telesat’s proposal for reallocating the mid-band spectrum for 5G service use in the ministry of Innovation, Science and Economic Development’s consultation document. Last Thursday, ISED Canada opened its consultation on repurposing 3800 MHz spectrum (also known as C-band spectrum, historically used by satellite providers), and released a 68-page consultation paper which included Telesat’s proposed approach to clear 400 MHz of spectrum in the 3650-4200 MHz band (referred to as...