Licensing Framework for the Auction for Spectrum Licences for Advanced Wireless Services and other Spectrum in the 2 GHz Range

December 2007

Spectrum Management and Telecommunications

Licensing Framework for the Auction for Spectrum Licences for Advanced Wireless Services and other Spectrum in the 2 GHz Range
(PDF Format, 180 KB)

Application Forms (Revised)

Table of Key Dates

Gazette Notice DGRB-011-07 - Licensing Framework for the Auction for Spectrum Licences for Advanced Wireless Services and other Spectrum in the 2 GHz Range

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Contents

• 1. Introduction
  • 1.1 Intent
  • 1.2 Background
• 2. Technical Considerations
  • 2.1 AWS: 1710-1755 MHz/2110-2155 MHz
  • 2.2 PCS Extension Bands: 1910-1915 MHz/1990-1995 MHz
  • 2.3 The Band 1670-1675 MHz
• 3. Ministerial Authority
• 4. Licence Conditions
  • 4.1 Licence Term
  • 4.2 Licence Transferability and Divisibility
  • 4.3 Eligibility Criteria
  • 4.4 Displacement of Incumbents
  • 4.5 Radio Station Installations
  • 4.6 Provision of Technical Information
  • 4.7 Compliance with Legislation, Regulations and other Obligations
  • 4.8 International Coordination
  • 4.9 Lawful Interception
  • 4.10 Research and Development (R&D)
  • 4.11 Implementation of Spectrum Usage
  • 4.12 Annual Reporting
  • 4.13 Mandatory Roaming and Antenna Tower and Site Sharing and Prohibition of Exclusive Site Arrangements
• 5. Licensing Process
  • 5.1 Application Form
  • 5.2 Prohibition of Collusion
  • 5.3 Participation in the Auction - Affiliates and Associated Entities
  • 5.4 Submissions
  • 5.5 Bidder Qualification
  • 5.6 Withdrawal of Application Forms
  • 5.7 Change of Information
  • 5.8 Amendments and Supplements
  • 5.9 Software Requirements
• 6. Auction Design and Rules
  • 6.1 Key Features of the Simultaneous Multiple-Round Ascending Auction (SMRA) Design
  • 6.2 Bidder Eligibility Points
  • 6.3 Auction Stages
  • 6.4 Activity Rule
  • 6.5 Bid Increments
  • 6.6 Activity Rule Waivers
  • 6.7 Proactive Waivers
  • 6.8 Opening Bids
  • 6.9 Withdrawal of Bids and Related Penalties
  • 6.10 Back-up Procedures
  • 6.11 Withdrawal from the Auction
  • 6.12 Cessation of Bidding
• 7. Second Phase of the Auction
  • 7.1 Bid Payment
  • 7.2 Payment of Penalties
  • 7.3 Bid Forfeiture and Related Penalties
  • 7.4 Eligibility Documentation
  • 7.5 Issuance of Licences
• Appendix A — Related Canada Gazette Notices
• Appendix B — Eligibility Points and Opening Bids for Spectrum Licences for Advanced Wireless Services and other Spectrum in the 2 GHz Range
• Appendix C — Roll-Out Targets
• Appendix D — Checklist of Forms

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