What will happen to incumbent licensees?
Incumbent licensees who already operate radio systems in these bands, and whose presence may preclude access by new MCS licensees had the option of continuing operation, provided they incorporate learning needs to their commercial system, or be subject to the standard two-year notification period to vacate the band. This did not apply to Manitoba where incumbent licensees are already operating in accordance with the learning policy objectives and hence, may continue to do so. In addition, stations in the band 2686-2690 MHz are provided a two-year notice to vacate the band. Incumbent systems in Toronto and Ottawa were required to provide such a Learning Plan no later than October 11, 1999, as the Department expected that these systems would have an immediate impact on the plan of new MCS licensees. As Bell Canada and Carleton University did not provide us with Learning Plans, they will be required to vacate the band in two years. Powertel did provide a Learning Plan, but this Plan was n
