Gazette Notice SMSE-009-12

Posted on Industry Canada website: November 30, 2012
Publication Date in Canada Gazette: December 1, 2012

Department of Industry
Radiocommunication Act

Notice No. SMSE-009-12 — Spectrum Utilization Policy Decisions on the Band 1435-1525 MHz

The intent of this notice is to announce the release of the above-mentioned spectrum document containing decisions on the use of the band 1435-1525 MHz.

Background

In December 2009, the Department released DGTP-010-09, Consultation on the Spectrum Allocations and Spectrum Utilization Policies for the Frequency Range 1435-1525 MHz (L-Band). This consultation considered a possible designation for aeronautical mobile telemetry (AMT) applications and increased flexibility for the provision of broadband access. The consultation included proposals for changes in allocations and footnotes in the Canadian Table of Frequency Allocations (CTFA), new utilization policies and related transition policies. A moratorium was imposed on any new licensing in the band and on the issuance of new broadcasting certificates until the establishment of new policies following the consultation.

Discussion

In response to this consultation, twelve comments were received. Comments generally supported the Department’s intent to accommodate spectrum for AMT, and compatibility tests were conducted with the full participation of interested stakeholders.

Industry Canada hereby announces its spectrum utilization policy decisions on the band 1435-1525 MHz, which include a decision to accommodate spectrum for AMT in the band 1452-1476 MHz.

Obtaining copies

Copies of this notice and of documents referred to herein are available electronically on Industry Canada’s Spectrum Management and Telecommunications Web site at www.ic.gc.ca/spectrum.

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Signed on November 15, 2012.

MARC DUPUIS
Director General
Engineering, Planning and Standards Branch