ARCHIVED—Phase Two of the Residual Licence Auction (2300 MHz and 3500 MHz): Fact Sheet
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| Auction ID | 04 |
|---|---|
| Licences | 457 spectrum licences in 172 service areas across the country |
| Spectrum |
Block D/H (Auction Label D): 3475-3500 MHz and 3575-3600 MHz
Block E/J (Auction Label E):
Block F/K (Auction Label F):
Block G (Auction Label G):
Block W (Auction Label W): |
| Bandwidth | one 15+15 MHz licence in the 2300 MHz band; three 25+25 MHz licences and one 25 MHz licence in the 3500 MHz band |
Access to spectrum in the 2300 MHz and 3500 MHz will enable carriers to extend and enhance wireless broadband access and services in both rural and urban areas throughout Canada.
| PHASE 1 | PHASE 2 | TOTAL | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auction Date |
August 23, 2004 - August 30, 2004 |
January 10, 2005 - January 27, 2005 |
|
| Number of Rounds | N/A | 75 | 75 |
| Number of Bidding Days | N/A | 14 | 14 |
| Qualified Bidders | 25 | 24 | 25 |
| Winning Bidders | 10 bidders won 144 licences | 12 bidders won 306 licences | 15 bidders won 450 licences |
| Total Winning Bids | $876,250 | $56,651,215 | $57,527,465 |
| Penalties |
Bell Canada (Spectrum Aggregation) $180,000 |
ABC Allen Business Communications Ltd. (Spectrum Aggregation) $10,000
Lyon Wireless Inc. (Withdrawal) |
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