Flaws in Industry Canada’s Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) spectrum auction design resulted in bidders, largely the incumbent providers, paying $2.4 billion more than they should have, according to a report conducted for Telus Corp. But the department says the auction did exactly what it was designed to do which was to maximize the economic and social benefits to Canadians.

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Globalive Wireless Management Corp. could still launch wireless service in late 2009 as scheduled. According to a correction issued today, the CRTC intends to issue a decision on the company’s ownership and control review within 30 days of the close of the oral hearing. Globalive will still undergo a rigorous and public review culminating in an oral hearing on Sept. 23 and 24.

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TerreStar Networks Canada Inc. took a big step forward last week as the company prepares for commercial services launch next year. Steve Nichols, executive VP of operations, tells Tech Media Reports that placing TerreStar-1 in its assigned orbital location marks a significant milestone that allows the satellite provider to begin six months of testing.

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