(Telecompaper) Canadian Industry Minister James Moore said nine companies acquired spectrum during the 2500 MHz auction, which raised a total of CAD 755.37 million. Moore said that a total of 318 licences in 61 areas across the country were offered in the 2500 MHz auction. All spectrum licences contained strict "use it or lose it" deployment requirements. Bell, Quebecor, Telus and CCI Wireless were among the operators which bought licenses.