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Bell says Videotron application to re-regulate wholesale transport rates unsupported

Clarification: A previous version of this story omitted that TekSavvy does indeed have previous experience using Bell's transport facilities where it is the dominant carrier, just not for regulated wholesale internet access.  By Ahmad Hathout MONTREAL – Quebecor’s Videotron has not presented an adequate case for the commission to re-regulate rates it charges for third parties to connect to its fibre transport facilities, according to Bell’s response to the former’s application asking the CRTC to review those costs. Videotron filed an application early last month charging that Bell is forcing the company’s subsidiary Fibrenoire to accept either a less expensive...