OTTAWA – Industry Canada on Tuesday released its decisions on the licensing framework for fixed-satellite service (FSS), broadcasting-satellite service (BSS), and a revised fee proposal.
The document contains decisions related to changes in various elements of Industry Canada’s satellite licensing framework, including:
– the use of a new first-come, first-served process to assign satellite spectrum, including for FSS and BSS spectrum;
– the licence and fee regime applicable to assignments of FSS and BSS spectrum; and
– the obligations associated with FSS and BSS satellite licences.
