RE:RE:RE:RE:press releasesSince Bell is the largest telecomunications company in Canada, they stand to lose the most with the CRTC decision pending "government" revue. This from today's Globe and Mail:
"The Globe and Mail reports in its Thursday edition that in August, the CRTC introduced sweeping regulatory changes, allowing major incumbents to access each other's fibre networks for the first time. Guest columnist Theo Argitis writes that previously, Canadian policy allowed smaller players to use the networks of larger incumbents. The new rules effectively turn even the big telcos into resellers of each other's infrastructure. While the aim is to lower consumer costs and increase competition, these changes are likely to reduce investment in digital infrastructure, including in rural areas, where high-speed Internet is desperately needed. Why would companies invest in expanding high-speed networks if they are forced to share them with other big incumbents at rates set by the regulator? The CRTC decision is under review by the federal government. Should it choose to move forward, the feds need to be forthright about the impact on capital spending in the sector. Businesses are closely watching for signals about Canada's investment climate, and the implications of the government's decisions could be significant. When policies overlook the impact on investment, the cost is borne by the nation's long-term economic health."
If passed there will nit be any more investment in infrastructure from the big 3 without positive return. Who will invest in infrastructure???