Canada's CRTC sets interim wholesale rates for smaller ISPs to access major telecom fibre networks, aiming for competition enhancement.

Canada's CRTC has set interim wholesale rates for smaller internet service providers (ISPs) to access major telecoms' fibre networks, aiming to enhance competition and affordability. While the decision reaffirms previous rates in Ontario and Quebec, critics argue the rates remain high, limiting competition and innovation. The CRTC plans to finalize cost-based rates by late 2024, with new access rules effective February 2025, hoping to improve options for consumers nationwide.

October 28, 2024
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