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Auction results put more spectrum to use including in rural and remote areasGreater affordability competition and reliability in the Canadian telecommunications sector have never been more important for Canadians. To support these goals the Government of Canada is committed to making more spectrum available.Today the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne Minister of Innovation Science and Industry announced that more Canadians will benefit from higher-quality telecom services as a result of the auction of residual spectrum licences that concluded on January 17. In total 27 licences were awarded to 6 Canadian companies many covering rural and remote areas. This includes 13 licences awarded to small and regional providers across the country. In addition to encouraging competition the results of this auction will improve Canadas high-quality networks in areas covered by these licences.QuotesOur government recognizes that higher-quality wireless services are crucial to keeping Canadians connected and growing our economy. Thats why were committed to making more spectrum available and ensuring providers put it to good use. Todays results will mean higher-quality services in more of our great country especially in the rural parts of Canada. The Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne Minister of Innovation Science and IndustryPutting unused spectrum to work is an important part of our governments efforts to improve connectivity for Canadians living in rural and remote communities. The auction results announced today are yet another step in connecting Canadians from coast to coast to coast. The Honourable Gudie Hutchings Minister of Rural Economic Development
