Cautiously optimistic about new CRTC decision

[Shaman]

Telecom Decision CRTC 2023-196 | CRTC

crtc.gc.ca

In the CRTC’s words: “Based on the record of this proceeding and an analysis of the interventions submitted by parties, the Commission considers that, on balance, the Phase II methodology will be the most appropriate rate-setting approach for setting the rates for most wholesale services. When all five assessment criteria discussed above are appraised together, the Phase II methodology is generally stronger compared to the other rate-setting approaches being evaluated in this proceeding. The existence of the off-tariff process, which uses negotiation for agreements, also allows for the benefits offered by commercial negotiation if appropriate.”

It appears they are serious about reviving wholesale Internet services, but the next decision on cost is still 9 months away according to this document. At least.

 

[TwistedKestrel]

I'll know it's good once Bell publicly expresses "disappointment" with the decision

 

[Mad Mike]

I'll know it's good once Bell publicly expresses "disappointment" with the decision

When Bell is irked, they doubledown.

Bell has outsmarted the CRTC for 50 years, this is just another day at the office.

 

[GreyGhost]

When Bell is irked, they doubledown.

Bell has outsmarted the CRTC for 50 years, this is just another day at the office.

Outsmarted the crtc is a bit rich. More like provided management to the crtc. There should be a tall wall between crtc experience and returning to the industry giant that you left.

 

[bitzz]

More like RUN the CRTC. They begrudgingly shared up their crown with "cable" in '80s, and they're gonna fight tooth and nail not to let their power wane.
Who else remembers $3.30 per 3 minutes to call Vancouver, or when calling the west side of Winston Churchill Blvd to the east side of Winston Churchill Blvd was long distance.
We paid for the infrastructure with tarrifs. We have to pay for it again????

 

[DownUnder]

Crtc is there to pretty much protect the monopoly. If they cared about the consumer they would not have allowed the big 3 to buy every new startup. They would have also allowed Verizon in with open arms.

 

[Mad Mike]

More like RUN the CRTC. They begrudgingly shared up their crown with "cable" in '80s, and they're gonna fight tooth and nail not to let their power wane.
Who else remembers $3.30 per 3 minutes to call Vancouver, or when calling the west side of Winston Churchill Blvd to the east side of Winston Churchill Blvd was long distance.
We paid for the infrastructure with tarrifs. We have to pay for it again????

The challenge with infrastructure based costing is the CRTC asks operators for their costs - they are able to load costs to suit their needs.

It's worse than asking dairy and chicken farmers for their costs.

 

[timtune]

More like RUN the CRTC. They begrudgingly shared up their crown with "cable" in '80s, and they're gonna fight tooth and nail not to let their power wane.
Who else remembers $3.30 per 3 minutes to call Vancouver, or when calling the west side of Winston Churchill Blvd to the east side of Winston Churchill Blvd was long distance.
We paid for the infrastructure with tarrifs. We have to pay for it again????

I remember listening for our specific ring when my folks had a "party line", so yes I also remeber when literally calling across the street was a long distance call. It was a happy when I finally cut bell loose.