Land Fixed/Mobile (Incl. Radiodetermination)
Services Included
The following services are included:
- Radio licences for the following systems:
- Base to mobile
- Fixed (in the land mobile service)
- Mobile only
- Radio licences in the Developmental and Radiodetermination services.
- Radio licences for users and providers.
Anticipated Changes for Clients, Consultants and the Public
Clients and Consultants
Sub-service Types
Clients must apply for a radio licence under one of the following sub-services:
Service
Sub-service
- Base-mobile
- Light-licensed mobile
- Mobile only
- Radiodetermination
Account Numbers
If you currently hold a radiocommunication licence, your existing account structure will remain the same, but each account number (company code) will be changed to a 10-digit account number. The new number is based on the existing number. As well, your existing account number will be stored along with the new account number to assist in the changeover to the new system. For new accounts, a 10-digit sequential account number will be generated.
If you have multiple accounts associated with different service centres across Canada, these accounts will remain as they are today, except that the existing account numbers will be changed to the new format. Under the new Spectrum Management System, all authorization types (e.g., land mobile, microwave, broadcast, spectrum licences) can be captured under a single account or kept separate as they are today. Accounts will be rationalized in the future by departmental staff in consultation with clients.
Licence Numbers
Your licence number remains a unique identifier that should be cited when obtaining services from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Existing licence numbers will change to a new nine-digit number followed by a version number. This version number will help you to track changes to your licence over time. For example, a licence number and licence version could be "010000001-003" representing the third version of licence number 010000001 issued by the new system. All current licences will become version "001" in the new system.
Licence structure
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will be changing the way stations are licensed to better represent the communications that are authorized. For example, a base station and mobile station that are in communication can now be authorized by a single licence for that base-to-mobile communication. When you have different mobile equipment using the same assigned frequencies in the same area, this can be authorized by a single licence. In some cases, defining your communications activity will require that a fee-exempt station be included in your licence data. These licence changes will sometimes change the fees payable for each licence but will not affect the total fees payable for all your authorized stations.
A new simplified Light-licensed Mobile licence type is being introduced for those mobile stations using pre-assigned frequency bands.
Fees
Fees will continue to be charged according to existing regulations. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada reserves the right to change fees according to any new legislation.
Online Services
Under the current system, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada provides access to assignment data via the Technical and Administrative Frequency List (TAFL) data files and the Radio Frequency Search on Spectrum Direct for data related to frequencies below 960 MHz. This data will now be accessed by a new online tool, and the format of the data provided will be different. TAFL file downloads will be replaced by an enhanced search capability.
For most services, clients generally submit applications for radio licences via the Web using the current Spectrum Direct features. Clients who wish to make applications for land mobile, maritime, aeronautical or earth station systems will be directed to a new area of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Spectrum website at the time of its launch, which will require clients to re-register their Web user account. Departmental staff will contact affected clients in advance.
As part of its work, the Department will add to its Web application submission pages to allow for licence applications in all services.
General Public
No changes to public information are expected from this software change.
Maritime
Services Included
The following services are included:
- Maritime base stations (Coast stations)
- Vessels
Anticipated Changes for Clients, Consultants and the Public
Clients and Consultants
Sub-service Types
Clients must apply for a radio licence under one of the following sub-services:
Service
Sub-service
- Base Station (Coast station)
- Vessels
Account Numbers
If you currently hold a radiocommunication licence, your existing account structure will remain the same, but each account number (company code) will be changed to a 10-digit account number. The new number is based on the existing number. As well, your existing account number will be stored along with the new account number to assist in the changeover to the new system. For new accounts, a 10-digit sequential account number will be generated.
If you have multiple accounts associated with different service centres across Canada, these accounts will remain as they are today, except that the existing account numbers will be changed to the new format. Under the new Spectrum Management System, all authorization types (e.g., land mobile, microwave, broadcast, spectrum licences) can be captured under a single account or kept separate as they are today. Accounts will be rationalized in the future by departmental staff in consultation with clients.
Licence Numbers
Your licence number remains a unique identifier that should be cited when obtaining services from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Existing licence numbers will change to a new nine-digit number followed by a version number. This version number will help you to track changes to your licence over time. For example, a licence number and licence version could be "010000001-003" representing the third version of licence number 010000001 issued by the new system. All current licences will become version "001"in the new system.
Licence Structure
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will be changing the way stations are licensed to better represent the communications that are authorized. For example, a base station and mobile station that are in communication can now be authorized by a single licence for that base-to-mobile communication. When you have different mobile equipment using the same assigned frequencies in the same area, this can be authorized by a single licence. In some cases, defining your communications activity will require that a fee-exempt station be included in your licence data. These licence changes will sometimes change the fees payable for each licence but will not affect the total fees payable for all your authorized stations.
A new simplified Light-licensed Mobile licence type is being introduced for those mobile stations using pre-assigned frequency bands.
Fees
Fees will continue to be charged according to existing regulations. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada reserves the right to change fees according to any new legislation.
Online Services
Under the current system, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada provides access to assignment data via the Technical and Administrative Frequency List (TAFL) data files and the Radio Frequency Search on Spectrum Direct for data related to frequencies below 960 MHz. This data will now be accessed by a new online tool, and the format of the data provided will be different. TAFL file downloads will be replaced by an enhanced search capability.
For most services, clients generally submit applications for radio licences via the Web using the current Spectrum Direct features. Clients who wish to make applications for land mobile, maritime, aeronautical or earth station systems will be directed to a new area of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Spectrum website at the time of its launch, which will require clients to re-register their Web user account. Departmental staff will contact affected clients in advance.
As part of its work, the Department will add to its Web application submission pages to allow for licence applications in all services.
General Public
No changes to public information are expected from this software change.
Aeronautical
Services Included
The following services are included:
- Aeronautical base stations
- Aircrafts
Anticipated Changes for Clients, Consultants and the Public
Clients and Consultants
Sub-service Types
Clients must apply for a radio licence under one of the following sub-services:
Service
Sub-service
Account Numbers
If you currently hold a radiocommunication licence, your existing account structure will remain the same, but each account number (company code) will be changed to a 10-digit account number. The new number is based on the existing number. As well, your existing account number will be stored along with the new account number to assist in the changeover to the new system. For new accounts, a 10-digitsequential account number will be generated.
If you have multiple accounts associated with different service centres across Canada, these accounts will remain as they are today, except that the existing account numbers will be changed to the new format. Under the new Spectrum Management System, all authorization types (e.g., land mobile, microwave, broadcast, spectrum licences) can be captured under a single account or kept separate as they are today. Accounts will be rationalized in the future by departmental staff in consultation with clients.
Licence Numbers
Your licence number remains a unique identifier that should be cited when obtaining services from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Existing licence numbers will change to a new nine-digit number followed by a version number. This version number will help you to track changes to your licence over time. For example, a licence number and licence version could be "010000001-003" representing the third version of licence number 010000001 issued by the new system. All current licences will become version "001" in the new system.
Licence Structure
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will be changing the way stations are licensed to better represent the communications that are authorized. For example, a base station and mobile station that are in communication can now be authorized by a single licence for that base-to-mobile communication. When you have different mobile equipment using the same assigned frequencies in the same area, this can be authorized by a single licence. In some cases, defining your communications activity will require that a fee-exempt station be included in your licence data. These licence changes will sometimes change the fees payable for each licence but will not affect the total fees payable for all your authorized stations.
A new simplified Light-licensed Mobile licence type is being introduced for those mobile stations using pre-assigned frequency bands.
Fees
Fees will continue to be charged according to existing regulations. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada reserves the right to change fees according to any new legislation.
Online Services
Under the current system, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada provides access to assignment data via the Technical and Administrative Frequency List (TAFL) data files and the Radio Frequency Search on Spectrum Direct for data related to frequencies below 960 MHz. This data will now be accessed by a new online tool, and the format of the data provided will be different. TAFL file downloads will be replaced by an enhanced search capability.
For most services, clients generally submit applications for radio licences via the Web using the current Spectrum Direct features. Clients who wish to make applications for land mobile, maritime, aeronautical or earth station systems will be directed to a new area of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Spectrum website at the time of its launch, which will require clients to re-register their Web user account. Departmental staff will contact affected clients in advance.
As part of its work, the Department will add to its Web application submission pages to allow for licence applications in all services.
General Public
No changes to public information are expected from this software change.
Satellite Fixed (under 960 MHz)
Services Included
This service is a continuation of the Satellite service made available in Pilot release.
The following services are included:
- Satellite Fixed Earth Stations under 960 MHz
- Includes transportable stations
Anticipated Changes for Clients, Consultants and the Public
Clients and Consultants
Sub-service Types
Clients must apply for a radio licence under one of the following sub-services:
Service
Sub-service
- Earth Stations Shared
- Earth Stations Shared Transportable
- Earth Stations Exclusive
- Earth Stations Exclusive Transportable
Account Numbers
If you currently hold a radiocommunication licence, your existing account structure will remain the same, but each account number (company code) will be changed to a 10-digit account number. The new number is based on the existing number. As well, your existing account number will be stored along with the new account number to assist in the changeover to the new system. For new accounts, a 10-digit sequential account number will be generated.
If you have multiple accounts associated with different service centres across Canada, these accounts will remain as they are today, except that the existing account numbers will be changed to the new format. Under the new Spectrum Management System, all authorization types (e.g., land mobile, microwave, broadcast, spectrum licences) can be captured under a single account or kept separate as they are today. Accounts will be rationalized in the future by departmental staff in consultation with clients.
Licence Numbers
Your licence number remains a unique identifier that should be cited when obtaining services from Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada. Existing licence numbers will change to a new nine-digit number followed by a version number. This version number will help you to track changes to your licence over time. For example, a licence number and licence version could be "010000001-003" representing the third version of licence number 010000001 issued by the new system. All current licences will become version "001" in the new system.
Licence Structure
Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will be changing the way stations are licensed to better represent the communications that are authorized. For example, a base station and mobile station that are in communication can now be authorized by a single licence for that base-to-mobile communication. When you have different mobile equipment using the same assigned frequencies in the same area, this can be authorized by a single licence. In some cases, defining your communications activity will require that a fee-exempt station be included in your licence data. These licence changes will sometimes change the fees payable for each licence but will not affect the total fees payable for all your authorized stations.
A new simplified Light-licensed Mobile licence type is being introduced for those mobile stations using pre-assigned frequency bands.
Fees
Fees will continue to be charged according to existing regulations. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada reserves the right to change fees according to any new legislation.
Online Services
Under the current system, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada provides access to assignment data via the Technical and Administrative Frequency List (TAFL) data files and the Radio Frequency Search on Spectrum Direct for data related to frequencies below 960 MHz. This data will now be accessed by a new online tool, and the format of the data provided will be different. TAFL file downloads will be replaced by an enhanced search capability.
For most services, clients generally submit applications for radio licences via the Web using the current Spectrum Direct features. Clients who wish to make applications for land mobile, maritime, aeronautical or earth station systems will be directed to a new area of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s Spectrum website at the time of its launch, which will require clients to re-register their Web user account. Departmental staff will contact affected clients in advance.
As part of its work, the Department will add to its Web application submission pages to allow for licence applications in all services.
General Public
No changes to public information are expected from this software change.
Additional Information
The new Spectrum Management System website, which replaces the Spectrum Direct website, can be found at: http://sms-sgs.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/sms-sgs-prod.nsf/eng/home.
Licensees will need to create a web profile in the new system. Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada will contact licensees shortly to inform them of the process.
