Rogers Communications asked Canada to “give Canadian carriers...
Rogers Communications asked Canada to “give Canadian carriers the same rights as large foreign incumbents” in that nation’s upcoming auction of 700 MHz spectrum. “Today’s current rules give an unfair advantage to huge foreign players and Rogers is asking for…
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a common set of rules for Canadian and foreign carriers,” Rogers said (http://roge.rs/16JVu8p). “Create an open environment -- if a Canadian wireless player seeks a buyer, everyone should be able to bid. Strengthen auction rollout requirements -- ensure foreign carriers invest and build a national network in rural areas.” Rogers CEO Nadir Mohamed said the government should hold public hearings on the auction. “Spectrum is a natural resource and the lifeblood of Canada’s wireless networks,” he said. “It’s important that the government take the time to get this policy right."