Canada’s telecom regulator, CRTC, has upheld its decision allowing large telecommunication companies like Telus, Bell, and Rogers to resell internet services by using competitors' fibre networks at regulator-set rates. This decision, part of a framework to improve internet affordability and competition, was challenged by most major carriers but supported by Telus and the Competition Bureau.
CRTC upholds decision allowing large telecoms to resell internet services on each other’s networks
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️Canada’s telecom regulator, CRTC, has upheld its decision allowing large telecommunication companies like Telus, Bell, and Rogers to resell internet services by using competitors' fibre networks at regulator-set rates. This decision, part of a framework to improve internet affordability and competition, was challenged by most major carriers but supported by Telus and the Competition Bureau.
Trending- 1 Government previously required Bell, Telus, SaskTel to give competitors access to fibre networks
- 2 CRTC issued original policy allowing large carriers to use mandated rates
- 3 Telus, Bell, Rogers, Cogeco, Quebecor, Eastlink, Teksavvy, Competitive Network Operators of Canada argued for/against
- 4 CRTC upholds its previous decision on Friday morning
- 5 Federal government has yet to finalize access rates
- 6 Cabinet can make changes or require review until August 13
- Telus can expand over Bell’s networks in the east, and vice versa
- Potential for increased competition and lower prices for consumers
- Concerns raised by some telecoms about a chill on network investment and market consolidation
- Federal government still needs to finalize access rates
- Cabinet has power to review/change decision until August 13
What: The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has upheld its decision to allow large telecom companies to resell internet services on each other's fibre networks.
When: Friday morning (June 20, 2025).
Where: Canada.
Why: To improve internet affordability and competition by giving new market entrants (including incumbents operating out-of-territory) access to existing fibre infrastructure.
How: The CRTC reviewed arguments from various telecom companies and determined that those opposing the decision did not prove "substantial doubt" as to its correctness.