Cable / Telecom News

Bell wants new permanent roaming test applied to Videotron

And an expedited decision GATINEAU — In a Part 1 application filed last week with the CRTC, Bell Mobility is asking for a new permanent roaming test to be applied when Videotron uses Bell’s wholesale roaming service. This is the latest in a dispute between Bell and Videotron over wholesale roaming, in which Bell has previously accused Videotron of allowing a number of its subscribers to roam permanently on Bell’s network. It follows a lawsuit filed earlier this month by Bell in Quebec’s Superior Court seeking $50 million to be paid by Videotron for Bell’s loss of profit and additional...