Canada Regulatory Digest

2026-02-25

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Overview

This week sees significant spectrum activity with FCC finalizing 6 GHz unlicensed rules and ISED consulting on 2.5 GHz band plan changes, both critical for wireless capacity expansion. Major policy developments include FCC's upcoming Lifeline program reforms and NTIA's reallocation of saved BEAD broadband funding, both with substantial financial implications for operators. Administrative items dominate with numerous Privacy Act updates for subsidy program eligibility verification and routine regulatory filings across all jurisdictions.

High Priority

High ISED Spectrum & Licensing

Notice No. SPB-002-26 — Consultation on the Revisions to the 2500-2690 MHz Band Plan

ISED consulting on revisions to the 2.5 GHz band plan, a key band for mobile broadband and 5G services.

Impact: Band plan changes in 2.5 GHz could affect existing mobile deployments, require equipment changes, and impact operators' 5G expansion strategies. Operators need to participate in consultation to protect existing investments and influence future band configurations.

Spectrum & Licensing

ISED consulting on revisions to the 2.5 GHz band plan, a key band for mobile broadband and 5G services.

Regulatory Process

Cost award determination for public interest group.
Cost award for accessibility advocacy group.
Cost award for Indigenous connectivity consortium.
Weekly preview of upcoming decisions.
Broadcasting equipment technical standard publication.
Generated by regulatory-scraper on 2026-02-25