US EditionBell launches campaign calling on Ottawa, CRTC to reverse wholesale fibre policy
- Bell Canada has launched a campaign called Build, Connect and Grow Canada, urging the federal telecommunications regulator to block competitors from reselling its fibre internet service.
- In response to a February decision by the CRTC, Bell cut $500 million in investment plans and reduced its fibre network expansion by 1.5 million locations.
- Bell argues the CRTC policy discourages investment in infrastructure, while rival Telus Corp. Supports it as a means to promote competition and affordability.
- Bell states, 'Eliminate regulatory uncertainty and unlock billions worth of nation-building investments that are critical to transform and protect Canada’s economy.
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CRTC consults on improving public interest participation in its proceedings
GATINEAU, QC, May 12, 2025 /CNW/ - Today, the CRTC is launching a public consultation to make it easier to participate in its proceedings. The CRTC is an independent quasi-judicial tribunal responsible for regulating the Canadian communications sector in the public interest. It encourages people with a diversity of perspectives to participate in its proceedings. People that represent the public interest can apply for funding to cover some of the…
Bell Launches Campaign Calling on Ottawa, CRTC to Reverse Wholesale Fibre Policy
Bell Canada is renewing its push for the federal telecommunications regulator to block competitors from reselling fibre internet service on its network. The company has launched a new campaign called Build, Connect and Grow Canada, targeting a February decision by the CRTC allowing telecom giants to sell internet service in regions where they don’t own fibre networks by paying the local incumbent to use their infrastructure. Bell opposes the pol…
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Bell launches campaign calling on Ottawa, CRTC to reverse wholesale fibre policy
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Bell campaigns against CRTC’s policy on Big 3 fibre reselling
Bell Canada on Monday launched a new multimedia campaign, “Build. Connect. Grow Canada”, calling on the CRTC and new federal government to implement what it calls “smart policies” to unlock billions in private sector investments to build critical fibre infrastructure. Bell said in a Monday press release 7.8 million homes and businesses across Bell’s footprint currently have access... Read more »
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