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Phase Two of the Residual Licence Auction (2300 MHz and 3500 MHz): Fact Sheet
Auction ID |
04 |
Licences |
457 spectrum licences in 172 service areas across the country |
Spectrum |
Block D/H (Auction Label D): 3475-3500 MHz and 3575-3600 MHz
Block E/J (Auction Label E): 3500-3525 MHz and 3600-3625 MHz
Block F/K (Auction Label F): 3525-3550 MHz and 3625-3650 MHz
Block G (Auction Label G): 3550-3575 MHz
Block W (Auction Label W): 2305-2320 MHz and 2345-2360 MHz |
Bandwidth |
one 15+15 MHz licence in the 2300 MHz band; three 25+25 MHz licences and one 25 MHz licence in the 3500 MHz band |
Access to spectrum in the 2300 MHz and 3500 MHz will enable carriers to extend and enhance wireless broadband access and services in both rural and urban areas throughout Canada. |
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PHASE 1 |
PHASE 2 |
TOTAL |
Auction Date |
August 23, 2004 - August 30, 2004 |
January 10, 2005 - January 27, 2005 |
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Number of Rounds |
N/A | 75 | 75 |
Number of Bidding Days |
N/A | 14 | 14 |
Qualified Bidders |
25 | 24 | 25 |
Winning Bidders |
10 bidders won 144 licences |
12 bidders won 306 licences |
15 bidders won 450 licences |
Total Winning Bids |
$876,250 | $56,651,215 |
$57,527,465 |
Penalties |
- Bell Canada
(Spectrum Aggregation) $170,000
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ABC Allen Business Communications Ltd. (Spectrum Aggregation)
$10,000
- Lyon Wireless Inc. (Withdrawal)
$7,700
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