International Telecom

摘要

Rogers Communications asked Canada to “give Canadian carriers the same rights as large foreignnincumbents” in that nation’s upcoming auction of 700 MHz spectrum. “Today's current rules give an unfairnadvantage to huge foreign players and Rogers is asking for a common set of rules for Canadian andnforeign carriers,” Rogers said (http://roge.rs/16JVu8p). “Create an open environment — if a Canadiannwireless player seeks a buyer, everyone should be able to bid. Strengthen auction rollout requirements —nensure foreign carriers invest and build a national network in rural areas.” Rogers CEO Nadir Mohamednsaid the government should hold public hearings on the auction. “Spectrum is a natural resource and thenlifeblood of Canada's wireless networks,” he said. “It's important that the government take the time to getnthis policy right.”