Cogeco, Rogers, and Vidéotron have made a joint submission to the Canadian Radio-television and Tele 2023-53, a proceeding initiated by the CRTC to review the network configuration for disaggregated wholesale high-speed access (HSA) services. The three telecom companies have urged the CRTC to focus on the business, in a timely manner, on the business cases for the internet networks that support these services. The joint submission was made in response to the CRTC’s request for comments on the best approach to determine the network configuration for disaggregated wholesale HSA services across Canada.
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A proposal for to adopt a market-based and evidence-based approach
The joint submission proposes that the CRTC adopt a market-based and evidence-based approach to determine the network configuration for disaggregated wholesale HSA services. The submission suggests that the C should consider the following factors:
- The market conditions and dynamics in each region, such as the level of competition, the demand for wholesale HSA services, and the availability of alternative technologies.
- The network characteristics and capabilities of each network provider, such as the network architecture, the network capacity, the network performance, and the network investment plans.
- The network costs and benefits of each network configuration option, such as the capital expenditures, the operating expenditures, the revenues, and the social benefits.
The submission also recommends that the CRTC conduct a comprehensive and transparent cost-benefit analysis for each network configuration option, and consult with all stakeholders before including network providers, wholesale HSA service providers, and end-users.
A hope for a positive outcome for all parties involved
The joint submission concludes by expressing its hope that the CRTC will adopt a more realistic and balanced approach to determine the network configuration for disaggregated wholesale HSA services, and that the CRTC will reach a positive outcome for all parties involved. The submission states that the three telecom companies are committed to working constructively with the CRTC and other stakeholders to ensure that the wholesale HSA service framework supports the development of a competitive and innovative internet service market in Canada.
