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Local licensing will mean easier access to spectrum for small Internet service providers and innovative industries as well as rural remote and Indigenous communitiesAccess to fast reliable and affordable Internet and mobile services is essential for Canadians. And Canadians rightfully expectand deserveit. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make more spectrum available to support better connectivity and access to the latest wireless technologies.Today the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne Minister of Innovation Science and Industry announced a new licensing policy that will give easy local access to 5G spectrum for Internet service providers and innovative industries as well as rural remote and Indigenous communities.The emergence of new wireless technologies is supporting the creation and expansion of new spectrum applications in many industries including agriculture mining manufacturing health care public safety and transportation. This new non-competitive local licensing process will help smaller users access 5G spectrum in very localized areas including in rural remote and Indigenous communities.With this policy Canadians will benefit from improved connectivity in rural and remote areas and access to innovative new products and services. QuotesWhether its on farms in factories on university campuses or in hospitals new wireless technologies are enabling exciting innovations across our economy. Thats why our government is making access to 5G spectrum easier to ensure that Canadians especially those in rural and remote parts of our country can benefit from these emerging technologies. The Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne Minister of Innovation Science and IndustryOur government continues to expand its spectrum licensing policy to allow rural remote and Indigenous communities to innovate and thrive. Better access to 5G wireless technologies local bandwidth and high-speed connectivity will allow all Canadians no matter where they live to participate in the digital economy and take advantage of cutting-edge technologies. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings Minister of Rural Economic Development
