Spectrum auctions

TELUS secures critically important 3500 MHz spectrum licences

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Friday, July 30, 2021

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS today announced the acquisition of new 3500 MHz spectrum licences in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec at a cost of $1.95 billion. Combined with the spectrum it acquired privately in January 2021, TELUS now holds licences to an average of 25 MHz of 3500 spectrum nationally and 40 MHz in our key markets, at an average price of $2.53 per MHz-pop. These licences will enable TELUS to deliver enhanced mobile 5G broadband connectivity to its customers nationwide. The 3500 MHz band is mid-band spectrum that has become the critical global band for 5G innovation, as it offers the best combination of speed, capacity -- due to its wide channels and improved latency performance -- and coverage.

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  • 16.4 MHz of premium-band spectrum purchased in the auction for $1.95B, bringing combined national holdings to 25 MHz, averaging 40 MHz in our key markets
    VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 29, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS today announced the acquisition of new 3500 MHz spectrum licences in B.C., Alberta, Manitoba, Ontario and Quebec at a cost of $1.95 billion.
  • Combined with the spectrum it acquired privately in January 2021, TELUS now holds licences to an average of 25 MHz of 3500 spectrum nationally and 40 MHz in our key markets, at an average price of $2.53 per MHz-pop.
  • These licences will enable TELUS to deliver enhanced mobile 5G broadband connectivity to its customers nationwide.
  • Canadas 3500 MHz clock auction format drove $8.91 billion in revenue for the Canadian government.

Conclusion of 3500 Mhz Spectrum Auction - Quebecor and Videotron Take Another Step Towards Expansion Outside Quebec

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Today, we are taking another step towards bringing leading-edge technology and healthy competition to more Canadian consumers."

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  • Today, we are taking another step towards bringing leading-edge technology and healthy competition to more Canadian consumers."
  • Videotron has investedbillions over decades to create distinctive offerings and services, and to build out a reliable, powerful, robust telecommunications network.
  • The acquisition of a significant number of blocks of 3500 MHz spectrum (for an average depth of 43 MHz) across the province reaffirms Quebecor's commitment to long-term investment in Qubec.
  • The acquisition of 3500 MHz spectrum is crucial for the continued roll-out of 5th generation mobile technology in Qubec and across the country.

Xplornet Acquires Spectrum in 3500 MHz Auction

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

The mid-band spectrum covers Xplornet's rural service areas in all provinces and was acquired for $244 million, representing Xplornet's largest spectrum investment to date.

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  • The mid-band spectrum covers Xplornet's rural service areas in all provinces and was acquired for $244 million, representing Xplornet's largest spectrum investment to date.
  • The 3500 MHz spectrum is ideal for 5G wireless deployment.
  • With this purchase, Xplornet Communications Inc., Xplore Mobile Inc. and Xplornet Wireless Inc. hold licensed spectrum in the 3500 MHz, 2500 MHZ, 600 MHz, 700 MHz and AWS-1 bands.
  • The 3500 MHz spectrum auction conducted by Innovation, Science and Economic Development began on June 15, 2021 and concluded on July 23, 2021.

Bell extends 5G leadership with additional high-value 3500 MHz wireless spectrum

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

Brings total holdings to 1,690M MHz-POP, or 37% of 3500 MHz spectrum available to national wireless carriers, acquired at industry-leading average blended cost of $1.25 per MHz-POP

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  • Brings total holdings to 1,690M MHz-POP, or 37% of 3500 MHz spectrum available to national wireless carriers, acquired at industry-leading average blended cost of $1.25 per MHz-POP
    MONTRAL, July 29, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today announced it is acquiring significant additional mid-band, flexible-use 3500 MHz wireless spectrum in the recently concluded auction by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
  • Bell is acquiring 271 licences for 678M MHz-POP of 3500 MHz spectrum critical to enabling the full potential of 5G for $2.07 billion.
  • "Underscoring the Bell team's goal to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the world, acquiring this significant additional 3500 MHz spectrum will drive Bell's ongoing leadership in 5G, a critical component in our multibillion-dollar program to accelerate investment in Canada's next-generation network infrastructure and services," said Mirko Bibic, President and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada.
  • Bell is acquiring 30% of total 3500 MHz spectrum available to national wireless carriers at auction, including spectrum in major and secondary urban markets across the country, which, together with existing holdings, secures all the 3500 MHz spectrum necessary for Bell to continue leading the roll out of 5G across Canada.

3500 MHz auction supports more competition, better coverage and faster deployment of 5G technologies for Canadians

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Thursday, July 29, 2021

That is why the Government of Canada is making spectrum available to encourage competition, improve rural connectivity and ensure the effective deployment of 5G technologies.

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  • That is why the Government of Canada is making spectrum available to encourage competition, improve rural connectivity and ensure the effective deployment of 5G technologies.
  • Today, the Honourable Franois-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry, announced that Canadians will benefit from higher-quality telecom services at competitive prices as a result of the 3500 MHz spectrum auction that concluded on July 23, 2021.
  • "The 3500 MHz auction is a key step in our government's plan to promote competition in the telecom sector, improve rural connectivity, and ensure Canadians benefit from 5G technologies and services.
  • The 3500 MHz spectrum band has been globally recognized as key for 5G networks as it provides both coverage and capacity for a wide array of new applications.

FirstEnergy Ohio Utilities’ Competitive Bidding Process Auction: Information Session for Prospective Bidders on Wednesday, July 7, 2021

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021

The auction process will lead up to the auction scheduled for August 23, 2021.

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  • The auction process will lead up to the auction scheduled for August 23, 2021.
  • The Information Session for prospective bidders for the August auction is scheduled for Wednesday, July 7, 2021.
  • Instructions on how to join the Webcast session are available on the Auction Information Website at www.firstenergycbp.com .
  • Part 1 Applications from prospective bidders will be accepted starting July 8 and are due no later than July 21.

Skyworks and Xilinx Enable 5G Across Newly Available C-band Spectrum

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021

At nearly $81 billion, the recent U.S. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) auction of 280 MHz C-band spectrum was the highest-value spectrum sale in history.

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  • At nearly $81 billion, the recent U.S. Federal Communication Commission (FCC) auction of 280 MHz C-band spectrum was the highest-value spectrum sale in history.
  • The first portion of the C-band spectrum, referred to as A-block, is expected to be available by the end of this year.
  • In anticipation of deploying as soon as the A-block spectrum becomes available, OEMs are already in the process of designing C-band systems.
  • Note to Editors: Skyworks and the Skyworks symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Skyworks Solutions, Inc. or its subsidiaries in the United States and other countries.

UScellular advances 5G mid-band spectrum strategy with C-Band purchase

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Thursday, March 11, 2021

Combined with prior mid-band purchases of CBRS spectrum in Auction 105, UScellular will have mid-band spectrum in nearly all of its operating footprint.

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  • Combined with prior mid-band purchases of CBRS spectrum in Auction 105, UScellular will have mid-band spectrum in nearly all of its operating footprint.
  • "All spectrum bands will play an important role in our 5G network strategy," said Laurent Therivel, UScellular president and CEO.
  • "We are currently deploying 5G on 600 MHz spectrum and we have planned all along to augment it with mid and high band spectrum.
  • At the end of the fourth quarter of 2020, Telephone and Data Systems, Inc. owned 82 percent of UScellular.

Verizon to webcast March 10, 2021 Investor Day

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021

NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will hold its 2021 Virtual Investor Day on March 10, 2021.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 24, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) will hold its 2021 Virtual Investor Day on March 10, 2021.
  • Presentations will be webcast and Verizon management will discuss Verizons strategy, network leadership and 5G progress.
  • In addition, Verizon will cover the results of the FCCs C-Band spectrum auction.
  • Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the world, Verizon generated revenues of $128.3 billion in 2020.

FirstEnergy’s Pennsylvania Default Service Program DSP-V Auctions: Information Session for Prospective Bidders on Thursday, December 3, 2020

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Monday, November 30, 2020

The auctions are being conducted pursuant to FirstEnergys Pennsylvania Default Service Program (DSPV) as approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.

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  • The auctions are being conducted pursuant to FirstEnergys Pennsylvania Default Service Program (DSPV) as approved by the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
  • The Information Session for prospective bidders for the January auctions is scheduled for Thursday, December 3, 2020.
  • Instructions on how to join the Webcast session are available on the Information Website at http://www.fepaauction.com/Documents/BidderInformationSessions.aspx .
  • Part 1 Applications from prospective bidders will be accepted starting December 4 and are due no later than December 18.