Ottawa sides with CRTC to boost competitor access to fibre networks

Industry Minister Mélanie Joly confirmed the CRTC’s wholesale framework for high-speed Internet, allowing major telecoms like Telus to resell fibre optics, enhancing competition and potentially lowering costs for consumers. However, companies like Bell, Rogers, and Cogeco oppose the decision, fearing it will reduce investment, jobs, and innovation in the telecommunications sector.

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