Table of Key Dates Related to Licensing Framework for the Auction for Spectrum Licences for Advanced Wireless Services and other Spectrum in the 2 GHz Range
This table will be updated as required.
| Event | Event Time frames |
|---|---|
| Release of Policy Framework for the Auction for Spectrum Licences for Advanced Wireless Services and other Spectrum in the 2 GHz Range | November 28, 2007 |
| Publication of Canada Gazette notice DGTP-007-07 | December 8, 2007 |
| Publication of Canada Gazette notice DGRB-010-07 Consultation on Proposed Conditions of Licence to Mandate Roaming and Antenna Tower and Site Sharing and to Prohibit Exclusive Site Arrangements | November 28, 2007 |
| Publication of Canada Gazette notice DGRB-012-07 Update on Clarification Questions for AWS Policy Framework and Deadline Extension for the Consultation on Proposed Conditions of Licence (DGRB-010-07) | December 13, 2007 |
| Release of Licensing Framework for the Auction for Spectrum Licences for Advanced Wireless Services and other Spectrum in the 2 GHz Range | December 21, 2007 |
| Publication of Canada Gazette notice DGRB-011-07 | December 22, 2007 |
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Receipt deadline of clarification questions |
January 22, 2008 |
| Receipt deadline of replies to comments received on conditions of licence on roaming and towers | February 7, 2008 |
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Posting of answers to clarification questions Release of final conditions of licence on roaming and towers |
February 27, 2008 Feburary 29, 2008 |
| Receipt deadline of applications to participate in the auction | March 10, 2008 |
| Publication of the list of applicants | March 14, 2008 |
| Publication of the list of qualified bidders | March 31, 2008 |
| Mock auction for qualified bidders | May 21-23, 2008 |
| Opening day of bidding | May 27, 2008 |
| Cessation of bidding | Unknown |
| Submission of ownership and control documentation | 10 business days after the cessation of bidding |
| Initial payment (20% of high bids / 100% of penalties) | 10 business days after the cessation of bidding |
| Final payment (80% of high bids) | 30 business days after the cessation of bidding |