{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/daee7cd3-85bb-5372-970e-cee31695ccae/eae9fb71-b936-4f12-b120-794de35b37f8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"SyrupCast Podcast Ep. 192: What is spectrum and how is it used?","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/61431a351f49c52252d5efb3/61431ab0b83b5b001291a1cc.jpg?height=200","description":"<p>This week on the SyrupCast, <em>MobileSyrup</em> staff writer <a href=\"https://twitter.com/shruti_shekar\" rel= \"noopener noreferrer\">Shruti Shekar</a> and <em>Globe and Mail</em> telecom report <a href=\"https://twitter.com/christinedobby\" rel= \"noopener noreferrer\">Christine Dobby</a> ask the question, \"what is spectrum and why is it important?\"</p> <p>Last week, Canada began auctioning off the <a href= \"https://mobilesyrup.com/2019/03/11/players-spectrum-auction-600-mhz/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">600 MHz spectrum</a> to twelve different players. This spectrum is low-frequency and capable of passing through buildings as well as travelling long distances.</p> <p>Shruti and Christine discuss how this will allow Canadian carriers to serve rural and urban areas of the country better, especially as 5G becomes available in Canada.</p> <p>Tune in to hear the SyrupCast team's thoughts.</p> <p>Do you have questions, comments, thoughts, or anything you would like addressed on the podcast? Send us an email to <a href= \"mailto:podcast@mobilesyrup.com\">podcast@mobilesyrup.com</a>. If you're feeling extra adventurous, send us a voice recording of your question or comment and you may end up featured in a future episode!</p> <p>Total runtime: 29:29</p>","author_name":"MobileSyrup"}