As this edition of the eNews was being prepared for delivery, the auction of open spectrum by Industry Canada had completed round 85 and had amassed bids in excess of C$3.8 billion. Most telecom industry analysts expected the bidding to conclude within a few days to a week. Among the top bidders were Rogers Communications with bids over C$803; TELUS Communications with bids over C$797 million; Bell Mobility, Inc. with bids over C$651 million; and Québec, Inc. with bids over C$573 million. Readers can follow bidding results by going to the Industry Canadawebsite.
Canadian Spectrum Auction Could End Soon
