SPB-002-22
June 2022
Updated on November 03, 2022
Events | Time frames* |
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Publication of Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 3800 MHz Band | June 30, 2022 |
Deadline for receipt of clarification questions | October 18, 2022 |
Publication of responses to clarification questions | December 13, 2022 |
Deadline for receipt of applications to transfer licences in the 3500 MHz band | February 24, 2023 |
Publication of updates to the list of Tier 4 service areas categorized as encumbered | End of April, 2023 |
Deadline for the return of 3500 MHz licences to update eligibility** | May 26, 2023 |
Publication of updates to the list of 3500 MHz spectrum holdings as a result of transfer requests or as a result of returned spectrum (as required) | June 30, 2023 |
Deadline for receipt of applications to participate in the auction and 100% pre-auction financial deposit | By 12:00 noon EDT on July 25, 2023 |
Publication of the list of applicants, beneficial ownership and associated entities information | Within four business days following the application deadline |
Publication of final list of qualified bidders | August 16, 2023 |
Auction documentation sent to qualified bidders | August 17, 2023 |
Information session for qualified bidders | September 14, 2023 |
Mock auctions for qualified bidders (up to three separate sessions) | Start September 19, 2023 |
Auction start – opening of bidding | October 24, 2023 |
Cessation of bidding | Unknown |
Announcement and publication of provisional licence winners | Within five days following cessation of bidding |
Submission of ownership and control documentation (where applicable) | 10 business days following the publication of provisional licence winners |
Initial payment (20% of total final payment) | 30 business days following the publication of provisional licence winners |
Final payment (80% of total final payment) and issuance of licences | 120 business days following the publication of provisional licence winners |
* Items and time frames may be updated from time to time.
** Licences returned to ISED will not be made available as part of this auction process.