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Effects of mandated wholesale fibre access depend on final rates, stakeholders say

News | 08/13/2024 9:43 am EDT
Effects of mandated wholesale fibre access depend on final rates, stakeholders say
(Graphic by Naomi Wildeboer/Hill Times Publishing)

While some companies praised the CRTC’s long-awaited decision to mandate aggregated wholesale access to fibre networks across Canada, they are hesitant to celebrate just yet, as they say the effectiveness of the new policy relies on what interim rates will be set. Those numbers are expected to be announced by the end of the year. 

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