Top 7 telecommunications regulatory rulings in Canada
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission and its federal political masters have had a busy year. The ruling Conservatives have decided to increase the allowable foreign ownership in facilities-based carriers and asked for public input. Cabinet ruled cellular wireless carrier Globalive Wireless Management Corp. was in fact controlled by Canadians and that incumbent telcos do not have to sell Ethernet to competitors at regulated rates. The CRTC issued rules for traffic management, wholesale Internet service, wireless data and new media broadcasters. Here's a summary of seven key rulings.
By Greg Meckbach, Editor, Network World Canada