CRTC decision on TELUS wireless network access rates - Quebecor calls for measures better suited to the current situation
Statement by
"We are surprised that the CRTC wants to limit the choices of Canadians who would like to enjoy innovative new wireless plans at better prices.
The MVNO rates set by the CRTC today and the regulated domestic roaming rates, which are among the highest in the world, are far from reflecting current industry realities.
The
Since this decision will increase our costs considerably, making our operations unprofitable, we will be forced to reconsider our pricing and our expansion into some regions of
Unfortunately, this will create two classes of Canadians: those who live in areas covered by Freedom's network, who will enjoy the fruits of healthy competition, and those who will be denied the benefits of our full presence as
- The wireless component of the Consumer Price Index (CPI) fell by 26.2% between
March 2023 andMarch 2024 , thanks to the efforts ofVideotron , Fizz and Freedom Mobile. - Average mobile data traffic in
Canada increased by nearly 251% between 2019 and 2023, according to the latest CRTC report. - Regulated domestic roaming rates are up to six times higher in
Canada than inEurope .
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A family business founded in 1950,
SOURCE Québecor Média inc.