CRTC confirms its domain over small cell attachments on telco structures

By Ahmad Hathout The CRTC has closed the loop on a matter it opened over a year ago: that it does, indeed, have concurrent jurisdiction with Industry Canada over the wireless attachments on telco-owned or controlled structures. The ruling means the installation of small cell and Wi-Fi equipment is subject to the support structure tariffs filed to the commission, which was the starting point for the matter in question. The commission held that preliminary view since February 2024 after Rogers and Quebecor applied to it for an order directing Bell, which was accused along with Telus of dragging its feet,...