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Start Date: 2025-03-30
End Date: 2025-04-05

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CRTC's Focus on MVNO and Pole Access Regimes

Bram Abramson of the CRTC addressed the Canadian Independent Telecommunications Association, noting significant updates in the MVNO regime and pole access policies. The CRTC's MVNO framework enables regional providers to compete by requiring incumbent carriers to share their networks. Additionally, the CRTC plans to release a decision on communication pole access soon, which could affect 5G network deployment.

Sources: Announcements: www.canada.ca