Canada - Get Permit or License for Cable Television

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Procedure

Apply by Mail:

1. To Get a Permit or License for Cable Television, the applicant has to approach the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office mailing address.
7. The mailing address is mentioned in the “Office Locations & Contacts” section of this page.
8. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
9. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
10. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
11. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
12. The office will come for a site inspection to check the safety measures.
13. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
14. This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

Apply by Fax:

1. To Get Permit or License for Cable Television, the applicant has to approach the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission link
2. An application form will be provided to the applicant by the concerned officer.
3. The applicant has to fill in all the necessary details in the application form. (Incomplete applications are not accepted)
4. Make sure that the applicant has attached all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
5. The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
6. Submit all the documents with the completed form to the concerned office fax - 819-994-0218
7. The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.
8. After receiving the application, the concerned authority will check the submitted application and document set. If all are in place, the application will be accepted.
9. Then the application will be processed further. All the updates on the application status will be sent via SMS to the applicant’s mobile number.
10. Once the process gets completed, the applicant gets a call from the office regarding the application.
11. The office will come for a site inspection to check the safety measures.
12. For further process, the applicant has to follow the instruction given by the officer.
13. Upon completion of all the processes, the applicant will get the license from the office.
14. This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Required Documents

• Application form
• ID proof (Passbook, nationality card, etc)
• Proof of business registration
• Canadian citizenship certificate
• Business structure
• Business plan
• Proof of insurance
• Financial statement
• Zoning or building permits
• Communication portal record
• Any other documents (If required)

Office Locations & Contacts

Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission
Ottawa, Ontario
Canada, K1A 0N2
Fax: 819-994-0218
Phone - 1-877-249-2782
Contact link

Eligibility

• Any individual or organization who intends Get Permit or License for Cable Television is eligible to make this application.

Fees

• The applicant has to pay the prescribed fee as requested by the authority.

Validity

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e.g. Birth Certificate Valid Forever

Documents to Use

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Sample Documents

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Processing Time

• This entire process can be completed within 3- 4 weeks or as per the timeline advised by the respective department authority.

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Instructions

• Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required Information

• Name
• Address
• Contact number
• Business address
• Fax
• Email ID
• Nationality
• Age
• Business details
• Mailing address
• Declaration
• Date
• Signature

Need for the Document

• A Cable Television license in Canada is a permit issued by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) that allows a company to operate a cable television system in Canada.
• This license is required by law to ensure that cable television services are provided in a manner that is consistent with Canadian laws and regulations and that they meet certain quality standards.

Information which might help

There are three classes of Cable Television licenses available in Canada:

• Class 1: For cable television systems that serve more than 20,000 subscribers.
• Class 2: For cable television systems that serve between 2,000 and 20,000 subscribers.
• Class 3: For cable television systems that serve fewer than 2,000 subscribers.

Other uses of the Document/Certificate

Please explain what are other uses of obtaining this document/certificate.
e.g. Birth Certificate can be used as proof of identity.

External Links

Link

Others

• Cable television services in Canada offer subscribers access to a wide range of television channels, including local and national news, sports, movies, and other programming.
• The license is required to operate a cable television system in Canada, regardless of the size of the system or the number of subscribers it serves.