Rogers wants CRTC to take another look at Broadband Fund collections

By Ahmad Hathout Rogers says it is being hamstrung by having to set aside money for the $750-million Broadband Fund that it says is not efficiently distributing money to projects. The cable giant said in a Part 1 application made public Monday that it has to tie-up millions of dollars in “uncalled” contributions – amounts that the telecom must be ready deliver to the National Contribution Fund (NCF) when requested – which is creating large liabilities on its balance sheet. It is asking the CRTC to change the NCF’s collection practices to prioritize the amounts that are waiting to be...