Cable / Telecom News

CRTC fast tracks Bell’s deferral accounts appeal

OTTAWA – The CRTC has agreed to fast track Bell’s request to reconsider parts of its deferral accounts decision. Bell asked the Commission last week to review, rescind and vary its determination regarding its DSL technology directive, and its calculation of the recurring amount and interest in Bell’s accumulated deferral account balance.  It suggested that the DSL technology application be subject to a 30 day comment and 10 day reply period, while the deferral account balance application be subject to an accelerated process with a 20 day comment and 5 day reply period. The Commission responded Friday that comments on either application must be...