The CRTC announced that starting next February, large telephone companies that own fibre internet networks, such as Bell Canada, Telus Corp. and SaskTel, must give competitors access to their networks for a fee. The decision applies to networks nationwide.
A person checks the CRTC's social-media pages on a cellphone in Ottawa on May 17, 2021. Canada's telecommunications regulator is expanding a decision that allows smaller internet providers to use rivals' fibre networks to offer their services to customers.
Bell responded last year by reducing its network spend by $1.1 billion in 2024 and 2025, saying the ruling diminished the business case for it to invest. The telecom giant later slashed 4,800 jobs, partially blaming unfavourable regulatory policies, and warned it could further cut network spending in the future.On Tuesday, the CRTC said its latest decision applies only to existing fibre networks, in recognition "that building out fibre is expensive.
The expanded decision follows a weeklong hearing this past February during which the CRTC heard from 22 groups, including major and independent internet providers, industry stakeholders and other advocates. Bell had proposed multiple conditions to help mitigate potential disadvantages should the CRTC expand wholesale access, including the five-year head start for network builders to recoup investment costs before a wholesaler can access the infrastructure.
"At first glance, we view this decision as balanced in terms of eligibility, the head start period, timelines and transitional provisions with the CRTC reiterating the objective of balancing facilities-based investment with the desire for increased internet competition and innovation," McReynolds said in a note.Toronto seeing 'spike' in mpox cases: officials
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