The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) cut the amount small internet providers need to pay large ones for broadband capacity on their networks by between 15 per cent and 43 per cent. The cut is retroactive, going back to 2016. (The Logic)
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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) cut the amount small internet providers need to pay large ones for broadband capacity on their networks by between 15 per cent and 43 per cent. The cut is retroactive, going back to 2016. (The Logic)
Talking point: The cut is being welcomed by a host of smaller internet providers, including TekSavvy and Distributel, as well as industry groups like the Canadian Internet Registration Authority. The Big Three telecoms all said they’re studying the issue for now. There are a few decisions outstanding from the CRTC that could increase costs for smaller internet service providers, making today’s rate cut a relatively momentary reprieve. Most significantly, the CRTC has yet to set a wholesale rate for fibre internet, which is typically significantly faster than broadband, but also more expensive.
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