Access to fast, reliable and affordable Internet and mobile services is essential for Canadians. That is why the Government of Canada continues to make spectrum available to support better connectivity and access to the latest wireless technologies.
Today, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced new measures to make fifth generation (5G) millimetre wave spectrum available for innovative new services. This spectrum will be made available through Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada's Non-Competitive Local Licensing Framework, as well as through an upcoming spectrum auction following a public consultation.
Millimetre wave spectrum is high-frequency spectrum that can carry large quantities of data over short distances. It can support highly localized mobile services, new applications such as automation in manufacturing and transportation, and fixed wireless services for Internet in homes typically located in rural or remote areas.
Service providers, businesses and industries require spectrum to provide a broad range of new wireless services to Canadians. The millimetre wave spectrum that the government is making available will continue to improve the quality of wireless networks, promote innovation, and boost productivity by supporting services such as smart agriculture, industrial automation and private networks.
