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CRTC's Ruling Sparks Fears of Telecom Monopoly

6/27/2025

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The CRTC's recent ruling permits major telecom companies to resell services on rivals' networks, igniting fears of stifled competition and investment. Critics warn this move favors the Big Three—Telus, Rogers, and Bell—potentially jeopardizing affordable services and connectivity for Canadians, particularly impacting smaller providers and consumers alike.

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The CRTC's recent ruling permits major telecom companies to resell services on rivals' networks, igniting fears of stifled competition and investment. Critics warn this move favors the Big Three—Telus, Rogers, and Bell—potentially jeopardizing affordable services and connectivity for Canadians, particularly impacting smaller providers and consumers alike.