by newadmin | 8 Aug, 2019 | Industry News
The use of more numerous antennas and higher-frequency spectrum by 5G networks has led to questions about the potential health risks that might be posed by this technology. A combination of inaccurate reporting and non-peer-reviewed research on the topic have raised...
by newadmin | 5 Jun, 2019 | Industry News
At the Canadian Telecom Summit on June 5, Innovation Minister Navdeep Bains announced changes to the 3500 MHz spectrum band, as well as a planned consultation for a 2020 auction. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) plans to make over 7 GHz of...
by newadmin | 4 Jun, 2019 | Industry News
At the Canadian Telecom Summit in Toronto this month, Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Associations vice-president regulatory affairs, Eric Smith, moderated a panel titled “5G: Evolution or Revolution?”. Speakers included: Alexander Brock, Rogers Communications...
by newadmin | 16 May, 2019 | Industry News
Canada is well recognized as having some of the fastest 4G wireless networks in the world. In addition to speed, however, another factor that contributes significantly to a user’s wireless experience is consistency. A mobile user may experience quick download speeds...
by newadmin | 10 Apr, 2019 | Industry News
Canada’s low-band 600 MHz spectrum auction took place between March 12-April 4. Participants bid for 54 rounds and spent a total of $3.47B. Rogers acquired the most licenses at 52, Telus acquired 12, and Bell opted to acquire none. Xplornet purchased several...
by newadmin | 19 Mar, 2019 | Industry News
Federal Budget 2019 introduced a $1.7B Universal Broadband Fund to help deploy high-speed “backbone” to underserved communities. The budget also proposed a $1B broadband investment through Canada Infrastructure Bank. $117M was earmarked to help prepare...
