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Government of Canada Making Spectrum Available for New Ultra-Fast Networks
Friday, June 7, 2019
The Canadian Federal Government announced plans to auction key spectrum to support deployment of 5G networks
Vancouver, BC, June 7, 2019--(T-Net)--The Government of Canada announced today that it is taking steps to make prime 5G spectrum available.
5G will enable exciting leading-edge technologies—including autonomous vehicles, smart cities, clean energy, precision agriculture and advanced telemedicine—that will have a transformative effect on Canada's economy and the day-to-day lives of Canadians.
The Government presented the next steps it is taking to prepare for the arrival of 5G services for Canadians.
These include:
5G technologies will create exciting opportunities for Canadians in the form of good, well-paying jobs and new products and services, according to the Government. This next-generation technology will bring benefits across Canada that will drive innovation, including in rural and remote regions.
"Our government has made progress on the three priorities I laid out at this summit two years ago: higher quality services and better coverage at more affordable prices. However, Canadians are still paying too much. The next steps in our plan will continue to improve rural Internet access and allow for the timely deployment of 5G connectivity while increasing the level of competition to lower prices for Canadians." said a representative of the Canadian Government.
Quick facts
The Government of Canada said it is investing $199 million over five years to modernize spectrum equipment and processes required to ensure favorable, interference-free spectrum conditions to support world-class networks, as well as to continue to protect the health and safety of Canadians through the transition to 5G.
The recently concluded 600 MHz auction will provide further spectrum for current and next-generation technology.
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