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Find answers to commonly asked questions about Jamaica’s radio spectrum network and licensing process.

What is SMA?

The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) is the government agency responsible for monitoring and regulating Jamaica’s radio spectrum network. It authorizes and licenses operators to use the spectrum and provides certifications and authorizations for various radio-related activities.

To apply for authorization or a license from the SMA, you need to follow the transparent, objective, and efficient licensing process. Detailed information on the application process can be found on the SMA’s official website.

The SMA facilitates various uses of the radio frequency spectrum, including mobile communications, private radio stations (including emergency and security services), amateur radio, VSATs, satellite earth stations, maritime mobile, aeronautical, citizens band, and community or low-power radio stations.

The SMA provides certifications and authorizations such as the Certificate of Competence in Radio Telephony, Radio Technician Certificate, Type Approval Certificate for imported radio equipment, and spectrum authorizations for islandwide broadcasters.

If you still have questions about Jamaica’s radio spectrum network, licensing process, or any related topics, please feel free to contact us.

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Find answers to commonly asked questions about Jamaica’s radio spectrum network and licensing process.

What is SMA?

The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) is the government agency responsible for monitoring and regulating Jamaica’s radio spectrum network. It authorizes and licenses operators to use the spectrum and provides certifications and authorizations for various radio-related activities.

To apply for authorization or a license from the SMA, you need to follow the transparent, objective, and efficient licensing process. Detailed information on the application process can be found on the SMA’s official website.

The SMA facilitates various uses of the radio frequency spectrum, including mobile communications, private radio stations (including emergency and security services), amateur radio, VSATs, satellite earth stations, maritime mobile, aeronautical, citizens band, and community or low-power radio stations.

The SMA provides certifications and authorizations such as the Certificate of Competence in Radio Telephony, Radio Technician Certificate, Type Approval Certificate for imported radio equipment, and spectrum authorizations for islandwide broadcasters.

If you still have questions about Jamaica’s radio spectrum network, licensing process, or any related topics, please feel free to contact us.

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Get in touch with our team for further assistance.

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Find answers to commonly asked questions about Jamaica’s radio spectrum network and licensing process.

What is SMA?

The Spectrum Management Authority (SMA) is the government agency responsible for monitoring and regulating Jamaica’s radio spectrum network. It authorizes and licenses operators to use the spectrum and provides certifications and authorizations for various radio-related activities.

To apply for authorization or a license from the SMA, you need to follow the transparent, objective, and efficient licensing process. Detailed information on the application process can be found on the SMA’s official website.

The SMA facilitates various uses of the radio frequency spectrum, including mobile communications, private radio stations (including emergency and security services), amateur radio, VSATs, satellite earth stations, maritime mobile, aeronautical, citizens band, and community or low-power radio stations.

The SMA provides certifications and authorizations such as the Certificate of Competence in Radio Telephony, Radio Technician Certificate, Type Approval Certificate for imported radio equipment, and spectrum authorizations for islandwide broadcasters.

If you still have questions about Jamaica’s radio spectrum network, licensing process, or any related topics, please feel free to contact us.

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Get in touch with our team for further assistance.

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