The internet service provider (ISP) will charge an extra $10 a month starting in October. It cited a cabinet decision announced Saturday on the August 2019 Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) rates that large telecommunication companies with their own networks can charge other companies for access. (Global News)
Skip to content
The internet service provider (ISP) will charge an extra $10 a month starting in October. It cited a cabinet decision announced Saturday on the August 2019 Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission’s (CRTC) rates that large telecommunication companies with their own networks can charge other companies for access. (Global News)
Talking point: The federal government did not order the regulator to reconsider the price schedule, but said its price points didn’t properly weigh the objectives of the wholesale rules and would “undermine investment in high-quality networks.” Bell, Rogers and Telus as well as smaller network owners like Shaw and Videotron all petitioned cabinet to reverse the change, saying it would reduce their resources for infrastructure upgrades and expansions. Smaller ISPs said the cabinet statement will draw out the CRTC’s own review, and favours the major sellers; TekSavvy lowered rates in September 2019 after the regulator’s original decision.
Loading...
Thanks for sharing!
You have shared 5 articles this month and reached the maximum amount of shares available.
CloseThis account has reached its share limit.
If you would like to purchase a sharing license please contact The Logic support at [email protected].
CloseGift the full article!
You have gifted 0 article(s) this month and have 5 remaining.
Recipients will be able to read the full text of the article after submitting their email address. They will not have access to other articles or subscriber benefits.
Most Popular This Week
In-depth, agenda-setting reporting
Great journalism delivered straight to your inbox.
The Big Read
Inside Bell’s all-Canadian plan to power the country’s AI future
Briefing
Sleep Country plots U.S. expansion after winning bid to buy hundreds of Sleep Number stores
Horizon Aircraft sells 5 vertical takeoff planes to Australia’s V-Star, with more on order
Bombardier shares hit highest level in 24 years after deal with Saudi firm
Best business newsletter in Canada
Get up to speed in minutes with insights and analysis on the most important stories of the day, every weekday.
Exclusive events
See the bigger picture with reporters and industry experts in subscriber-exclusive events.
Membership in The Logic Council
Membership provides access to our popular Slack channel, participation in subscriber surveys and invitations to exclusive events with our journalists and special guests.
