Spectrum auctions

 

This page provides access to all spectrum auctions, their related publications and information on how they work.

List of spectrum auctions

Access to all completed, upcoming and potential spectrum auctions, organized by date.

Publications

Look-up of all auction-related publications, such as consultations, decisions, results and applicant information.

How spectrum auctions work

Overview of the auction process and formats, and access to general frameworks.

Related links

Service areas for competitive licensing

The defined service areas used for all competitive licensing processes, displayed in an interactive map and table.

Spectrum Policy Framework for Canada

Policy and spectrum management direction for wireless applications, services and uses.

Framework for Spectrum Auctions in Canada

The general approaches ISED uses to auction spectrum licences.

Decision on a Streamlined Framework for Auctioning Residual Spectrum Licences

ISED’s streamlined approach for auctioning residual spectrum licences.

Conditions of licence

Conditions that apply to your spectrum, radio or satellite licence or broadcasting certificate.

Spectrum allocation tool

Tool for searching spectrum documentation, such as technical standards and conditions of licence, by frequency range.

Spectrum licensing (terrestrial)

Other terrestrial licensing processes, such as Non-Competitive Local Licensing, Access Spectrum Licensing, the Indigenous Priority Window and the secondary market.

Spectrum outlook 2023 to 2027

ISED’s overall approach and planning activities related to its management of Canada’s radio spectrum over a 5-year period, including measures to support competition in its auction processes.

CPC-2-1-23 — Licensing Procedure

Licensing procedure for spectrum licences.

Spectrum licence browser

Tool for searching existing spectrum licences and spectrum licences available for application.

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