Use It or What?

23 Pages Posted: 2 Aug 2022 Last revised: 7 Sep 2022

Date Written: August 1, 2022

Abstract

'Use it or what?' explores the development and application of 'use it or lose it' as a regulatory approach in the context of Canadian spectrum policy. The research for this paper shows this hypothetical penalty has been repeatedly announced and promoted by Canadian governments, regulators, public advocates, and even industry, though it is highly questionable if it has ever been used. This paper asks if there is any substance to 'use it or lose it' policies or if it has simply become a rhetorical device for regulators and politicians who wish to appear authoritative?

Keywords: spectrum, deployment, wireless, policy

Suggested Citation

Taylor, Gregory, Use It or What? (August 1, 2022). Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=4178641 or http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4178641

Gregory Taylor (Contact Author)

University of Calgary ( email )

University Drive
Calgary, Alberta T2N 1N4
Canada

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