North American Product Classification System (NAPCS) Canada [Provisional Version 0.1]

517012 - Wireless telephone services

517012.1 - Mobile local telephony

The provision of access to the public switched telephone network for the transmission and switching of voice, data and video within a local calling area where the call originates from or terminates into a portable handset. This includes calls using cellular, PCS, and ESMR technology. This service may also include additional call management features.

517012.2 - Mobile long distance telephony

The transmission and switching of voice, data and video over the public switched telephone network (PSTN) between local calling area where the call is made from or received with a portable handset. This category also includes roaming services (additional charges to locate mobile equipment that has been transported outside the customer's mobile exchange area).

517012.3 - Mobile all distance telephony

The transmission and switching of voice, data and video over the public switched telephone network (PSTN) where the call is made from or received with a portable handset and where the charges are not distance sensitive (no distinction between local and long distance areas). This includes satellite telephony, air-to-ground, and ship-to-shore telecommunications services.

517012.4 - Messaging (paging) services

The provision of a mobile radio service that subscribers primarily use to receive voice, text or tone messages with small radio receivers. These devices may or may not be accessed by the public switched telephone network (PSTN).

517012.5 - Mobile dispatch services (RCC)

The provision of non-switched radio transmission services such as dispatch services for taxis or field service personnel, and mobile data for police departments.