3G in Canada will depend on how U.S. industry, FCC respond to presidential order
News | 11/13/2000 5:00 am EST
Major players in the Canadian mobile wireless industry are beginning to worry that America’s assignment of 3G spectrum could complicate the roll out of next generation services in this country. Last month, U.S. president Bill Clinton directed the Federal Communications Commission and other federal agencies to make 3G a top priority, but until the FCC decides which frequencies will be used, spectrum harmonization with Canada is in limbo. This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. FREE TRIALTwo weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters. SUBSCRIBEUnlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters. Reuse & PermissionsUnauthorized distribution, transmission, reuse or republication of any and all content is strictly prohibited. To discuss re-use of this material, please contact: Customer Care, 613-688-8821 | subscriptions@hilltimes.com |