TORONTO — A timeline of key developments in the Toronto Transit Commission wireless network access saga: Dec.
TORONTO — A timeline of key developments in the Toronto Transit Commission wireless network access saga:
March 10, 2023: In a letter to TTC board chair Jon Burnside and TTC CEO Rick Leary, Bell says it had become aware of negotiations that could see Rogers become the wireless network provider for the subway system, according to documents obtained by The Canadian Press. Bell urges the TTC to use its right of approval to “adopt a consortium approach as part of any new arrangement for the provision of wireless services in the subway system.
April 10, 2023: Rogers and BAI Communications announce a deal that will see the telecommunications giant acquire the latter's Canadian operations, along with the exclusive rights to the TTC’s wireless network. The CRTC says it is monitoring developments related to the deal"to determine what role, if any," it has to play.
April 19, 2023: Bell president and CEO Mirko Bibic responds to Champagne, writing in a letter that his company would only take part in the TTC network if it has a chance to help build it with the other carriers as part of a consortium model.April 28, 2023: Speaking to reporters, Champagne vows to step in and"take action" if Canada's major telecom providers don't reach an agreement to ensure wireless service is available for all TTC subway riders.
June 23, 2023: The CRTC urges all stakeholders"to work together to resolve what mainly appear to be contractual and technical matters" in order to"avoid the need for unnecessary regulatory intervention." The CRTC file remains open. July 24, 2023: Champagne announces an expedited consultation process to revise the licences of all four of Canada’s major wireless carriers"to ensure that all TTC riders have coverage, including 911 service, in all tunnels and stations, followed by voice, data and text as soon as technically feasible."
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