"Our commitment to modernize and expand the network to deliver full wireless coverage as soon as possible for all TTC riders, regardless of their carrier, remains unchanged," he said. ![]() Rogers spokesperson Cam Gordon said in a statement that Bell's application "is full of inaccuracies and mischaracterizations." It urged the CRTC to order that Rogers allow other carriers to build their own network hubs, known as carrier base station hotels, and connect to the network "as soon as technically feasible" under a consortium cost-sharing model.īell requested Rogers provide a response to the application by June 23 and that the CRTC rule on it by July 14. Bell's application 'full of inaccuracies,' Rogers says It also said the company should provide access to TTC facilities so other carriers can conduct their own planning. "Already Rogers is using this position to reduce consumer choice and increase costs for its competitors."īell's application called on Rogers to immediately provide all available engineering assessment information to any carrier seeking access to the network. "Rogers cannot be allowed to entrench itself as the sole gatekeeper of wireless access in the subway," the application stated. Bell alleged Rogers has not operated in good faith, "refusing to even make a high-level commercial proposal or have a preliminary technical discussion." It said Rogers has "delayed on every front" since April, when the Rogers purchased the Canadian operations of BAI Communications, which owns the TTC's wireless network. Urging the CRTC to ensure Rogers does not "exploit its role as gatekeeper," Bell's application said such an order would provide safeguards so "Rogers does not stand to profit from denying or delaying access." The parent company of Bell Canada asked the CRTC on Thursday to prohibit Rogers from adding its customers to the network until it ensures it is technically feasible to provide access to all carriers. over wireless access on Toronto's subway network. has requested that the federal telecommunications regulator intervene amid its dispute with Rogers Communications Inc.
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