CRTC Sets Fiber Access Rates, Boosts Competition

0:00It's April 24th, Canada news today starts now, AI powered and ready. Canada's telecom regulator, the CRTC, just locked in the final rates that smaller companies pay to tap into the fiber networks of the big players like. Bell and Rogers. This move aims to crank up competition in the market for home internet, TV, and phone services. It all kicked off last year when the CRTC first let these smaller firms lease access to those high-speed fiber lines built by the giants. The rates come from a tried-and-true method that tallies up the real costs of rolling out those networks. CRTC chair Vicki Etrides called this a key step to finalize their push for more rivalry in telecom. She stressed, it keeps things fair by basing prices on actual expenses. These new rates line up close with the temporary one set earlier, striking a balance that lets newcomers chase customers without killing the drive. Her top tier network builds. With this in place, expect more options for folks hunting better deals on their home setups

1:04as the market heats up across the country.