“You did a good job on your speech. It had lots of information. I want to ask you a question. Why don't cell phone companies use all the spectrums? That seems dumb to me.”
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Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada Act
A bill to require the CRTC to verify cellphone coverage maps and require the Industry Minister to maintain a 'Spectrum Policy Framework.' Liberals talked about poor cellphone coverage even in some urban areas. Conservatives mentioned specific local coverage gaps in their ridings. The Bloc asked why cellphone companies don't develop unused wireless spectrum.