Wireless "what-ifs" do not break down well for newcomers

WHEN THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT relaxes foreign investment regulations for the telecom sector and sets out the rules for the 700 MHz wireless spectrum auction (there’s widespread hope Industry Minister Christian Paradis will say something about both next week), there aren’t many scenarios that present a rosy future for the newest Canadian wireless companies, according to research by Scotia Capital telecom analyst Jeff Fan. Former Industry Minister Tony Clement said prior to the last election that when the 700 MHz auction rules are set out, the plan was to also address the limits we in Canada have on foreign investment in...