An auction of 306 fixed wireless licenses in Canada brought in $4...
An auction of 306 fixed wireless licenses in Canada brought in $45.4 million, Industry Canada announced. Canada sold licenses in the 2.3 and 3.5 GHz bands to be used for wireless broadband across the nation. Bell Canada was the…
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largest bidder by far, bidding $45.4 million during the 17 day auction for 55 licenses. Telus Mobility came in 2nd, bidding $7 million for 130 licences. A numbered company bid $6 million for 25 licences. Rogers Wireless bid $3.8 million for 40 licences. Industry Canada said 8 other firms also bought licenses.