ADVOCACY IN ACTION and structure the spectrum auctions with this in mind. Some countries have had auctions with timebound targets designed to provide opportunities for new & innovative entrants and guidelines on cooperation between providers to stimulate innovation and provide the best possible service to Canadians. Best practices that balance the different requirements with fact and science-based technology justification rather than pure commercial considerations must be utilized. A deep understanding of the underlying technology, such as how to slice spectrum across areas and providers, does indeed play a crucial role in how best to structure the regulatory requirement to stimulate 5G availability. What is OSPE doing to address this? The OSPE Research & Innovation Task Force is working to identify the benefits of 5G in more detail and identify the system requirements and expectations, including more 14 THE VOICE Fall 2020 details regarding spectrum requirements and how they will be used. The Task Force will provide technical analysis and recommendations for the government and regulatory bodies on how to equitably distribute, monitor, control, and support 5G technology. Many use cases can also be identified to trigger more thought and discussion on how to use the abilities this technology will enable in different industries and processes. ON THE WEB If you are interested in contributing to this thought leadership group, please contact advocacy@ospe.on.ca