CRTC considers municipal access agreement

OTTAWA – The CRTC is calling for comments as it contemplates creating a model municipal access agreement (MAA).MAAs are negotiated between municipalities and telecommunication providers for access to municipal rights-of-way, such as street crossings and other municipal property, for the purposes of installing, operating, and maintaining transmission facilities. The Commission said Friday that a model MAA would provide predictability, lower personnel costs in terms of time and money, and entry into new small markets on a more efficient basis, while allowing for a degree of customization to incorporate unique circumstances.The CRTC has proposed developing a model MAA through a two-step...