Industry News
5G Has Positive Impacts for Canadians in Rural and Urban Communities
CWTA’s new 5G report explains how deploying 5G in Canada will bring important benefits for transportation, agriculture, energy and rural connectivity on a nationwide basis.
Setting the Record Straight on 5G Wireless & RF Safety
Like each generation of wireless technology that preceded it, 5G will bring enormous benefits for the economy and for Canadians’ quality of life. Given the misleading information being circulated about 5G, however, it is getting harder for non-experts to be sure of the facts. The CWTA and 5GCC have put together a short guide to help clear up common 5G safety myths and provide a starting point for those seeking information on the topic in Canada.
Innovation Minister Addresses 3500 MHz Spectrum Framework
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.
Canadian Telecom Summit Panel, “5G: Evolution or Revolution” (Video)
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...
‘Fast and Steady’ Wins the Race: Canadian Wireless Networks Among World Leaders in Both Speed and Consistency
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...
600 MHz Spectrum Auction Results Announced
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 East Coast licenses, while Iristel purchased spectrum that will extend its wireless services to Newfoundland. The Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) set-aside 43% of spectrum for new and regional players.
Budget 2019 Supports Rural Broadband, 5G Networks
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 Canada’s next-generation wireless networks. With private sector support, the government expects $5-6B will be invested in Canadian connectivity projects over the next 10 years.
5G Wireless Could Add $40 Billion in Annual GDP and 250,000 Permanent New Jobs to Canadian Economy by 2026, Accenture Report Finds
Commissioned by the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association and developed by Accenture Strategy, the report, “Fuel for Innovation – Canada’s Path In The Race To 5G,” found that the deployment of 5G networks across Canada will lead to the creation of hundreds of thousands of new jobs.
Government investments recognize the importance of 5G to Canada’s future
Yesterday’s announcement of a $400 million 5G wireless test corridor running between the provinces of Quebec and Ontario is great news for Canada as we move toward the next revolution in wireless network technology and services.
Positioning Canada for the Next Wireless Revolution – Lessons Learned from the 5G Canada Conference
The 5G Canada Council recently concluded its 5G Canada 2018 conference in Ottawa. Guests at the event shared a variety of insights on the potential revolution that the next generation of wireless networks, 5G networks, could bring to Canada.