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Government announces new licencing policy for 5G

Brief | May 3, 2023

Innovation, Science and Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne announced Wednesday that the government is adopting a new licencing policy for 5G spectrum that should provide easier local access for internet service providers and small communities.

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