Why Ottawa’s spectrum auction process is flawed

ISED publicly stated its intention to lower wireless prices and broaden choice for consumers by offering subsidized spectrum, but the process it laid out led to a pricing contention for the remaining spectrum in the 'open blocks' of spectrum.
Ottawa needs to assess its auction process as it gears up for the 3500 MHz spectrum auction.
When assessing the outcome of the auction for 600 MHz spectrum, a frequency that works well in both urban and rural settings, the most appropriate takeaway for an outside observer would be “well intentioned is often the opposite of well done.” Or perhaps more aptl...

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