CRTC Approves Northwestel Tariff Applications

CRTC Releases

Published March 4th, 2026

Detected March 6th, 2026

Summary

The CRTC has approved tariff applications from Northwestel Inc. for the introduction of digital satellite circuits and the withdrawal of a digital satellite service. Revised tariff pages are to be issued within 10 days.

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What changed

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has approved two tariff applications from Northwestel Inc. The first application, TN 1266, introduces Digital Satellite Circuits to the Special Services Tariff, effective March 4, 2026. The second application, TN 1265, allows for the withdrawal of the Digital Direct-CommunityTM Satellite Service from the Private Wire Service Tariff, effective March 31, 2026. No interventions were received for these applications.

Northwestel Inc. is required to issue revised tariff pages within 10 calendar days of the CRTC's order. These revised pages can be submitted to the Commission without a separate description page or request for approval, as a tariff application is not required for this step. Regulated entities should note the effective dates for the introduction and withdrawal of these services.

What to do next

Issue revised tariff pages within 10 calendar days of March 4, 2026.

Source document (simplified)

Telecom Order CRTC 2026-41

PDF version

Gatineau, 4 March 2026

Northwestel Inc. – Approval of tariff applications

The Commission approves the following tariff applications: | Applicant | Tariff Notice and description | Application date | Effective date | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Northwestel Inc. | TN 1266 Special Services Tariff – Introduction of Digital Satellite Circuits | 4 December 2025 | 4 March 2026 | | Northwestel Inc. | TN 1265 Private Wire Service Tariff – Withdrawal of Digital Direct-CommunityTM Satellite Service | 6 November 2025 | 31 March 2026 |
The Commission did not receive any interventions with regard to these applications.
Revised tariff pages are to be issued within 10 calendar days of the date of this order. Revised tariff pages can be submitted to the Commission without a description page or a request for approval; a tariff application is not required. Secretary General

Date modified:

2026-03-04