US EditionOttawa Upholds CRTC's Wholesale Internet Rules, Says They Will Foster Competition
ONTARIO, CANADA, AUG 6 – The federal government will uphold CRTC rules letting major providers use rivals’ fibre networks, aiming to maintain competition despite concerns from smaller ISPs controlling 13% of the market.
- Following the CRTC ruling, Ottawa said it will uphold the decision, with Joly stating it `will immediately allow for more competition on existing networks` by Aug. 13, 2025.
- In June, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission issued its final decision, prompting the federal government to ask for reconsideration over smaller ISPs’ viability.
- Critics warn the CRTC decision risks undermining competition, prompting Eastlink, Cogeco, SaskTel and CNOC to petition cabinet to rescind or vary the policy.
- With the Aug. 13 deadline approaching, cabinet has the authority and precedent to reverse the policy and support smaller providers.
- Over time, such a policy drives consolidation that leaves regional ISPs unable to compete against the scale of national incumbents, risking Canada becoming a negative international outlier.
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