Some countries have had auctions with time sensitive targets designed to provide opportunities for new and innovative entrants and guidelines on cooperation between providers to stimulate innovation and provide the best possible service. 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. To make 5G a reality, the federal government must: a. Consult with the engineering community, who are the technical experts in the field. Without this expertise, 5G deployment will continue to hit various roadblocks and could impact Canada's ability to innovate and compete with other nations. b. Support mobile operators in the deployment of 5G technology by generating cost effective options. c. Work with provincial and municipal governments to facilitate critical infrastructure build as efficiently as possible. 18