Most of Canada’s larger carriers had argued for reforms, saying the traditional wholesale rate-setting method has resulted in competitors paying them less than the break-even cost.
“Once final rates are set, generally for a five-year period, they typically remain constant, barring any changes in the market,” it said in its decision published Friday.2:09But the CRTC said it will work to improve its current approach, with adjustments such as considering market rates and other relevant information. To do so, it directed carriers to provide market-level information when submitting rate-setting applications for any new or existing services.
“Smaller players have no bargaining power,” he said. “They have no negotiating power against the big players.”