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OPINION: A Canadian wireless advocacy group is saying network traffic gridlock should motivate the federal government to call another wireless spectrum auction as quickly as possible. But could rushing the process actually hurt wireless competition

It's been less than two years since the last spectrum auction, but already incumbent wireless carriers are facing off against startups. Find out why

Auction scheduled for Nov. 9, company announces, as it continues to discard assets

Two industry analysts dispute whether the Calgary-based cableco will build a wireless network around the spectrum it recently won after saying it won't make material wireless investments in 2009. It will be difficult for almost any company to raise money these days is one arguement. On the other hand Shaw's brand is so strong it can afford to wait a year

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Bernard Lord will become the Canadian Wireless Telecommunications Association's lead lobbyist, representing carriers, equipment manufacturers and suppliers in Ottawa

Industry Canada about to certify results and licence ownership of the wireless auction, which could change the outcome. The key for anyone with aspirations of national coverage is Quebec

The regulator is pondering a provision in an upcoming wireless auction that would require a specified amount of spectrum be allotted to free Internet access. Reaction from potential players is mixed