The Federal Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by Rogers over regulated mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) rates, marking a win for Quebecor in a long-running dispute before the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
In a unanimous decision delivered from the bench on May 28, 2025, the court upheld the CRTC’s selection of Quebecor’s proposed wholesale access rates during a final offer arbitration process. Rogers had argued the decision was unfair and legally flawed, but the judges rejected those claims.
Rogers alleged it had been denied procedural fairness, pointing to withheld confidential documents and cost “adjustments” made without proper disclosure. The court found no merit in these arguments, stating the process was fair and within the CRTC’s authority.
It also dismissed Rogers’ claim that the chosen rates were not “just and reasonable” under the Telecommunications Act, ruling that the CRTC had acted within its legal framework by prioritizing long-term rate fairness over short-term profits.
In a statement to iPhone in Canada, Quebecor said it “welcomes this decision favorably.” The decision reaffirms the CRTC’s approach to fostering greater competition in the Canadian wireless market by ensuring smaller carriers like Quebecor can access major networks at regulated rates.
The court also ordered Rogers to pay Quebecor’s legal costs.
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Finally some good news…tired of getting robbed by the big 3!✌️
I would go with John D’oh! It was right there 🙂