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AWS spectrum may offer a way for Rogers to improve existing wirel...

AWS spectrum may offer a way for Rogers to improve existing wireless data services rather sell WiMAX, said Chief Strategy Officer Mike Lee. Canada’s Dept. of Industry plans to auction 1.7 GHz AWS spectrum, paired with 2.1 GHz, next…

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year or in 2008 (CD Nov 3 p4). Rogers hasn’t decided whether to bid, Lee said: “We would see it more as a complement to our wireless service, meaning our voice data services for traditional cellular wireless services.” Rogers uses 2.5 GHz and 3.5 GHz to sell a product similar to WiMAX in 20 large cities including Toronto and Vancouver, said Lee. - JM