CRTC to create reporting standard for cellphone coverage to identify potential gaps

Canada's telecommunications regulator says it is introducing a new approach to help consumers understand the quality of cellphone coverage in different areas and identify potential gaps. In a decision announced Friday, the CRTC says it will require service providers to report on the coverage of their mobile networks, including the outdoor signal strength at various [...]
CRTC to create reporting standard for cellphone coverage to identify potential gaps

Canada’s telecommunications regulator, the CRTC, is implementing a new standard for reporting cellphone coverage quality across different areas. Service providers will be required to detail their mobile network coverage, including outdoor signal strength. This initiative aims to provide consumers with more comprehensive information to compare service options and report discrepancies.

  • The CRTC is introducing a new approach to reporting cellphone coverage quality.
  • Service providers must report on their mobile network coverage, including outdoor signal strength.
  • This will help consumers understand and compare coverage in different areas.
  • Consumers will be able to more easily identify potential coverage gaps.
  • The CRTC already collects coverage data for the national broadband map.
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