Canada

Canadian government to introduce new license renewal rules

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The Canadian government looks set to introduce new spectrum license renewal rules in 2014. It announced today that , starting next March, the 2300 MHz and 3500 MHz spectrum licences will be subject to renewal: These spectrum licences contained conditions requiring that the spectrum be used for fixed wireless access, which represents the most affordable high-speed Internet access for many […]

700MHz spectrum auction loses three smaller participants

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And then there were twelve. When Industry Canada published the list of companies that had expressed an interest in the upcoming 700MHz spectrum auction, a total of 15 companies were on the list.  Three smaller players have now withdrawn. The three are 1770129 Alberta Inc., BH Wave Acquisition Corporation and Vecima Networks Inc. No reasons were given for the three withdrawals. The […]

Chromecast app now available in Canada

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There is a promising sign today that Google is getting ready to expand availability of its Chromecast dongle. The Chromecast app is now available for download through Google Play in Canada and according to various reports on the web in other countries as well. Chromecast is the easiest way to enjoy online video and anything from the web on your […]

Canada Post launches free iPad app for epost

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Canada Post has made it even easier to manage electronic bills with their epost service. It has launched a dedicated iPad app that offers the same functionality as their website. “In transforming its business, Canada Post is adapting to better serve the changing postal needs of its customers. Our new iPad app will give Canadians the choice and flexibility they […]