The CRTC is clearing out some old files – maybe working its way to the bottom of the IN basket?
Last week, it gave final approval to Bell’s High Speed Metro service. This is a local fibre based service to allow businesses to buy direct, point-to-point optical connections. Bell filed the original application for the service nearly 3 years ago (June 10, 2003).
Maybe the paper was starting to yellow from age; more likely, it’s foreshadowing the Commission will be dealing with other high speed applications on Thursday when it releases its decision on Local forbearance.
Watch for Thursday’s decision to possibly combine the outcomes of two Public Notices – Local Exchange Services (PN 2005-2); and High Speed Intra-exchange Services (PN 2005-8).