CRTC Announces Interim Rates for Fibre Network Access

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has announced new interim wholesale rates for large telephone companies. These rates will apply to competitors accessing modern fibre networks. The decision aims to enhance competition in Canada's Internet service market by providing more options for high-speed Internet services. This move follows a series of actions by the CRTC to increase access to fibre networks, particularly in Ontario and Quebec, where competition had previously declined. The interim rates are based on detailed cost analyses submitted by the large telephone companies and are intended to reflect the actual costs of building fibre networks. The CRTC's decision is part of a broader policy to foster Internet competition across Canada, with a requirement for large telephone companies to provide access by February 13, 2025. The CRTC has committed to finalizing these rates within the year.