Canada launches roadmap to boost telecom competition

The Government of Canada unveiled its Telecom Competition Roadmap to improve competition and consumer choice. It covers easier network access for rivals, spotlighting affordable plans, cutting unnecessary fees and better rural connectivity, with progress tracked by prices, switching, speeds, coverage and complaints.

• Roadmap will ease rivals' access to existing networks and expansion
• Government will spotlight competitive offers and eliminate unnecessary fees
• Progress tracked via pricing, switching, network speeds, coverage and complaints
• Plan builds on 2025 budget measures, including the 'dig once' policy