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Canada
National Policy
General Guide to Broadcast and Telecommunication Regulation in Canada https://www.canada.ca/en/services/business/permits/federallyregulatedindustrysectors/broadcastingtelecommunicationsregulation.html
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission Act 1985, c. C-22 https://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/C-22/
Telecommunications Act 1993, c. 38 https://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/eng/acts/r-2/FullText.html
High-Speed Access for All: Canada's Connectivity Strategy https://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/139.nsf/eng/h_00002.html
Operator Licensing
Technical and Administrative Requirements
Licensing Fees
Access to Spectrum
Technical and Administrative Requirements
Licensed
Access Networks
| Operator | 800MHz | 900MHz | 1800MHz | 2100MHz | 2600MHz | 3500MHz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XYZcom | None | 2×10 | 2×15 | 2×10 | None | None |
PtP Networks
License-Exempt
Access Networks
| Frequency | Power Limit | Transmit Power |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4GHz | ||
| 2400 – 2483.5 MHz | 2.4EIRP |
|
| 5GHz | ||
| 5150-5250 MHz | 5.1EIRP |
|
| 5250-5350 MHz | 5.2EIRP |
|
| 5470-5725 MHz | 5.4EIRP |
|
| 5725-5800 MHz | 5.8EIRP |
|
PtP Networks
| Frequency | Power Limit | Transmit Power |
|---|---|---|
| 2.4GHz | ||
| 2400 – 2483.5 MHz | 2.4EIRP |
|
| 5GHz | ||
| 5150-5250 MHz | 5.1EIRP |
|
| 5250-5350 MHz | 5.2EIRP |
|
| 5470-5725 MHz | 5.4EIRP |
|
| 5725-5800 MHz | 5.8EIRP |
|
Secondary Use
Access Networks
PtP Networks
Spectrum Fees / Costs
Application
Annual
Auction
Backhaul
August 15, 2019 – Ottawa-Gatineau – Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) The CRTC set final wholesale rates that will facilitate greater competition and promote innovative broadband services and affordable prices for consumers. https://www.canada.ca/en/radio-television-telecommunications/news/2019/08/crtc-promotes-competition-for-broadband-internet-services-by-setting-lower-wholesale-rates.html
Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2015-326 2015-326.pdf
Review of wholesale wireline services and associated policies
Gender
Universal Service
Cooperatives
Community-owned Broadband Networks in Canada
Resources / References
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