Spectrum Management System

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The Spectrum Management System (SMS) provides online access to a wide range of services provided by ISED’s spectrum management program. New users must register with the SMS system in order to access services requiring a username and password.

Please read Introduction to the Spectrum Management System before using the system. For more information, contact us.

Please read our latest notices: February 2019 : Go green, go paperless!

Services available in the Spectrum Management System

Open to all web users, our various search tools provide access to authorization data collected and managed by the Spectrum Program for all services it offers. You can search for spectrum used for communications and broadcasting by area, frequency, or other parameters. A search for certified radio and terminal equipment is also available.

To access our online services, new users of this web site must register. For existing users, this menu also provides options to manage your online registration

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For registered equipment manufacturers, laboratories, certification bodies, and their representatives and agents, our updated e-filing services provide access to certify or register radio and terminal equipment look up companies, and obtain related services.

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For registered broadcasters and their representatives and agents, we offer online services to expedite the certification of broadcast undertakings, provide open access to print certificates and to broadcast technical data.

The National Maritime Information Database (NMID) contains the details of all Maritime Mobile Service Identities (MMSIs) and Maritime Identities assigned to Canadian vessels and coast stations by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.

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Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada also provides services to Amateur and Professional Radio Operators and examiners.

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How to contact us

Spectrum Management Support by email etc.