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| Wireless incumbents unhappy with Ottawa The poor little oligopoly we have here in Canada is very upset that Industry Canada is reviewing the transfer of spectrum from the new entrants. This was prompted by the deal Rogers made to acquire Shaw's AWS spectrum.
Last month, Industry Minister Christian Paradis finalized the rules for the upcoming auction of the 700 megahertz frequency, but also announced that Ottawa is reviewing its policy on transfers of wireless licences – signalling it could make it tougher for big carriers to acquire spectrum from so-called new entrants. The government’s review, however, appeared to be triggered by an “option” deal announced earlier this year that gives Rogers Communications Inc. the right to eventually acquire unused AWS spectrum from Shaw Communications Inc. – a move that small carriers and consumer advocates have argued is an end-run around Ottawa’s ban on incumbents acquiring new-entrant spectrum until 2014
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No, I didn't. Honest... I ran out of gas. I... I had a flat tire. I didn't have enough money for cab fare. My tux didn't come back from the cleaners. An old friend came in from out of town. Someone stole my car. There was an earthquake....... |
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| Tis the season to be 'golfing', fla-la-la-la-la
Incumbents can go pound salt, AFAIC. |
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DavesnothereNo-BHELL-ity DOES have its Advantages
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