Tesla gets approval from CRTC for Basic International Telecoms Services

[wayner]

Here is a story from November on the application, apparently this has now been approved: Tesla seeks CRTC telecom licence — but don't look for Tesla cellphones

Not sure what this means - maybe Tesla can have their own network rather than use Rogers, Bell, Telus, etc.

Michael Geist on Twitter: "CRTC has approved Tesla's application for a Basic International Telecommunications Services Licence. Tesla said it plans two services: machine-to-machine data service to enable telemetry data, infotainment and internet access + SMS to wake up vehicles. https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2023/lt230228.htm "

 

[ewoodrick]

There are a number of weird International Telephone laws.

But what it means is in the subtitle. "Electric car maker to use license for in-vehicle infotainment services."
My guess is that in France if you are going to provide Internet access, you probably need a license.

It's France, they have their own drummer.

 

[wayner]

What does France have to do with a Tesla licence approval in Canada?