AWS/PCS/Cellular Data Upload
IntroductionCompanies that operate AWS, PCS or cellular stations within Canada under a spectrum licence must periodically provide information on their stations.
Industry Canada will issue special account numbers in the form "07-0929xxxxx" for this purpose. (If you require an account number, please contact the Department). The Department will also create or update your web profile to include these new accounts (this update cannot be performed on-line). AWS and PCS/Cellular site data cannot be uploaded on the same account or file, except for Spectrum Block G. You will be issued with two distinct "07-0929xxxxx" accounts for this purpose.
After you have been issued these account numbers, the following pages will help you get started with providing station information to Industry Canada.
Introduction
As a starting point, please refer to the following introduction:
Data Requirements, Schema, and Examples
| File Name | Use | Last Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Station Data Upload — Data and Schema Description v. 1.7 | A detailed description of the station data that must be uploaded, including format, units, and allowed values. | 2010-04-01 |
| Station Data Upload — Data Formatting | General notes on formatting data. | 2004-11-15 |
| station_data_en.xsd(12KB) | XML schema that may be used to validate the data and format XML files prior to upload. | 2012-01-24 |
| station_data_en.sps(38KB) | For users of Altova's Authentic XML Editor, the presentation stylesheet (SPS) file allows you to review and edit your XML files in an interface similar to the forms used on Spectrum Direct. You must also download the schema (XSD) file. | 2007-10-16 |
| station_data_example_en.xml(8KB) | Example file showing the data required for a simple system in XML format. | 2010-04-01 |
| no_changes_example_en.xml(1KB) | Example file showing the data required for indicating an unchanged system in XML format. | 2010-04-01 |
| station_data_example.txt(2KB) | Example file showing the data required for a simple system in ASCII-delimited text format. | 2010-04-01 |
| nochanges_example.txt(1KB) | Example file showing the data required for indicating an unchanged system in ASCII-delimited text format. | 2010-04-01 |
The documents above explain and illustrate the required data and formats for uploading station
information to Industry Canada. They may be updated periodically, so check back for new information and updates as they become available.
Official Publications
The following documents provide Industry Canada's official policies and procedures regarding the
provision of AWS/PCS and Cellular station information.
- New Fee and Licensing Regime for Cellular and Incumbent Personal Communications Services (PCS) Licensees
- CPC-2-1-23 - Licensing Procedure for Spectrum Licences for Terrestrial Services
- CPC-2-1-10 - Licensing of Personal Communications Services (PCS) in the 2 GHz Band
- Advanced Wireless Services (AWS) documents
References
The resources listed below provide additional information on XML and Government of Canada data
exchange initiatives. As well, please refer to our XML Resources
page for more information on using XML on Spectrum Direct.
