The Star EditionThe CRTC has announced an immediate cut to wholesale internet rates in a move that could boost competition to big telecoms and potentially lower prices for consumers. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission said Wednesday it is launching a review of its wholesale regime and will immediately cut some of the rates small players pay to access the networks of big cable and telephone companies by 10 per cent. If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free)Sign In