The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Aug. 9, edition that Quebecor is urging Canada's telecom regulator to address network access issues hindering the company's expansion plans. A Canadian Press dispatch to The Globe reports that Quebecor has been making use of the mobile virtual network operator system, which allows telecom companies to offer cellphone service through rival carriers' networks, but chief executive officer Pierre Karl Peladeau said on an earnings call Thursday that other companies are not following the rules. "I must call out Bell's continued and systematic obstruction to finalize our [mobile virtual network operator] contractual agreements with them against the clear guidelines," Mr. Peladeau said. "Our main competitor is unduly delaying a situation that should have been resolved a long time ago, still forcing us to pay outdated and unfair rates." Quebecor has maintained it needs the access regime to level the playing field as it works to build out its 5G network across Canada. Mr. Peladeau called on regulators to push for a quick resolution of the impasse. The need for access to other carriers' networks comes as Quebecor works to expand its Freedom Mobile brand in Canada.