Not exactly radio, but the fallout will be interesting. The CRTC says that following a review, it's found that some of the big Internet providers (not specifically named in the body of their press release but it's not hard to figure out who they're referring to) are planning to overcharge independents for access to their networks, calling the rates "unreasonable."

Under the rules, the big guys, like Bell and Rogers, must allow smaller firms - such as Teksavvy - to get on their pipes, so they can sell Internet access to consumers, often at a lower price.

But surprise! They've determined many of the big guys aren't playing fair and the tariff prices they want to charge verge on gouging. So the commission says it will set a lower price.

"The CRTC is of the view that the rates proposed by certain of the large companies were not just and reasonable and had to be revised downwards. The CRTC is very concerned that certain large companies have not conducted their cost studies in accordance with well-established costing principles and methodologies."

What? The Big Guys haven't used just "costing principles" in setting their prices? Who would believe it?

"The large companies who had submitted rates are Bell Canada, Cogeco, MTS, Rogers Communications, SaskTel, Shaw, TELUS and Vidéotron."

I can hear the screaming in the boardrooms from here. 

CRTC finds proposed wholesale high-speed access rates unreasonable

For those who want all the excruciating details,

Last edited by RadioActive (October 6, 2016 4:25 pm)