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ISED won’t free up airline spectrum for mobile use

Briefs | 12/14/2018 9:55 am EST
Repurpose spectrum used for plane connectivity for mobile: Rogers
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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) says it doesn’t plan to reallocate air-to-ground spectrum bands in the 800 MHz range for mobile use or issue them on short-term licenses, rejecting a suggestion from Rogers Communications Inc.  at least for now.

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