Canada proposes spectrum sharing for broadcasters and public safety operators
News | 07/09/2001 4:00 am EDT
Broadcasters and public safety mobile operators could be heading for a showdown if Industry Canada follows through on a proposal to allow the two groups to share the same spectrum. Usable spectrum for the mobile industry below 1 GHz is rapidly running out, giving public safety operators reason to covet the 746-806 MHz band, currently used for over-the air TV channels 60-69. 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 |