OTTAWA – The CRTC has sided with Rogers in its dispute with the Iristel group of companies over an alleged case of traffic stimulation.
In December 2016, Rogers asked the Commission to intervene after it accused Iristel of “being unjustly enriched by gaming the regulatory framework for local competition” by profiting from the higher local termination charges applicable in the Northwest Territories. Iristel denied the claims.
On Wednesday, the CRTC determined that Iristel had given itself an undue preference and subjected Rogers to a corresponding undue disadvantage.
“The Commission therefore directs Iristel and any of its affiliates, within 30 days of the date of this decision, to (a) terminate any agreement that assigns 867 numbering plan area numbers to Free Conference Call Global (FCCG) that are ultimately used by AudioNow, and not re-enter into provisions of such an agreement with FCCG or any of its affiliates, and (b) file a report with the Commission confirming compliance with this directive”, reads the decision.
