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@rexbron @dyckron It is actually worse. The wholesale price TSI and others are complaininga bout is only for the last mile, the fibre between the house and the central office. The #CRTC mandated wholesale price for this is higher than many of the Bell Canada and flanker brand offers for full retail Internet access.
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@rexbron @dyckron It is actually worse. The wholesale price TSI and others are complaininga bout is only for the last mile, the fibre between the house and the central office. The #CRTC mandated wholesale price for this is higher than many of the Bell Canada and flanker brand offers for full retail Internet access.
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The #CRTC has revoked, at Rogers's request, the network broadcast licence for Hockey Night in Canada, in light of the end of the CBC/Rogers NHL agreement https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-178.htm (The licence was required because the deal gave Rogers de facto control over CBC TV during those broadcasts.)
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The #CRTC has revoked, at Rogers's request, the network broadcast licence for Hockey Night in Canada, in light of the end of the CBC/Rogers NHL agreement https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-178.htm (The licence was required because the deal gave Rogers de facto control over CBC TV during those broadcasts.)
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#CRTC approves power increase (from 30W to 1772W) for Kingston community radio station CKVI-FM (91.9 The Cave) under new rules that bypass a formal hearing for low-power stations seeking full-power protected status. https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-173.htm
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Rogers cuts phone shipping fees from $25 to $9 for itself and Fido amid CRTC scrutiny
https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/07/10/rogers-fido-cut-phone-shipping-fee-amid-crtc-scrutiny/
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Rogers réduit les frais de livraison de 25$ à 9$ pour soi-même et Fido durant l’enquête du CRTC// Article en anglais //
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Rogers cuts phone shipping fees from $25 to $9 for itself and Fido amid CRTC scrutiny
https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/07/10/rogers-fido-cut-phone-shipping-fee-amid-crtc-scrutiny/
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Rogers réduit les frais de livraison de 25$ à 9$ pour soi-même et Fido durant l’enquête du CRTC// Article en anglais //
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Now that Carney is PM, these predatory companies are confident they can violate citizens rights.
Telus, NO !!!
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Now that Carney is PM, these predatory companies are confident they can violate citizens rights.
Telus, NO !!!
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@EdwinG #CRTC Telecom Regulatory Policy 2017-200 Review of the Wireless Code
https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2017/2017-200.htm
Look for "Unlocking" at paragraph 261, then "Commission Analisis and determination". at 291
and at paragraph 311:
starting no later than 1 December 2017, any devices provided by a WSP to the customer for the purpose of providing wireless services must be provided unlockedTelus is doing this due to loss of its lucrative roaming revenues sicne people just load esims whenever traveling.
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@EdwinG #CRTC Telecom Regulatory Policy 2017-200 Review of the Wireless Code
https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2017/2017-200.htm
Look for "Unlocking" at paragraph 261, then "Commission Analisis and determination". at 291
and at paragraph 311:
starting no later than 1 December 2017, any devices provided by a WSP to the customer for the purpose of providing wireless services must be provided unlockedTelus is doing this due to loss of its lucrative roaming revenues sicne people just load esims whenever traveling.
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TELUS will bring back device locking to their network starting 30 July 2026 “to prevent theft and fraud”
https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/07/09/telus-crtc-phone-locking-prevent-theft/
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TELUS ramènera le verrouillage d’appareils à leur réseau à compter du 30 juillet 2026 « pour prévenir le vol et la fraude »// Article en anglais //
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TELUS will bring back device locking to their network starting 30 July 2026 “to prevent theft and fraud”
https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/07/09/telus-crtc-phone-locking-prevent-theft/
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TELUS ramènera le verrouillage d’appareils à leur réseau à compter du 30 juillet 2026 « pour prévenir le vol et la fraude »// Article en anglais //
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2009 throttling decision:
Review of the Internet traffic management practices of Internet service providers
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-657.htm2017 "no zero rating" decision:
https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2017/2017-104.htmNote: after 2009-657 Bell continued to throttle individual apps but as it upgraded its network the new routers were too fast for its throttling boxes, so Bell took it out). But there were also threats of filing a Part 1 challenging their non-neutral selection of which packets to throttle.
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2009 throttling decision:
Review of the Internet traffic management practices of Internet service providers
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2009/2009-657.htm2017 "no zero rating" decision:
https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2017/2017-104.htmNote: after 2009-657 Bell continued to throttle individual apps but as it upgraded its network the new routers were too fast for its throttling boxes, so Bell took it out). But there were also threats of filing a Part 1 challenging their non-neutral selection of which packets to throttle.
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As a result of this brouhaha, #CRTC created a public notice of consultation ( 2016-192 differential pricing practices of Internet data plans
2017-04-20, CRTC issued:
Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2017-104
Framework for assessing the differential pricing practices of Internet service providersIn 2009, CRTC soft banned throttling of only certain apps. With 2017-104 prohibited zero-rating of certain traffic (eg: Bell Video doesn't count towards gig limit but Netflix does).
Our Net Neutrality -
As a result of this brouhaha, #CRTC created a public notice of consultation ( 2016-192 differential pricing practices of Internet data plans
2017-04-20, CRTC issued:
Telecom Regulatory Policy CRTC 2017-104
Framework for assessing the differential pricing practices of Internet service providersIn 2009, CRTC soft banned throttling of only certain apps. With 2017-104 prohibited zero-rating of certain traffic (eg: Bell Video doesn't count towards gig limit but Netflix does).
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(#CRTC cont)
PIAC never filed a stay, filed their Part 1 with #CRTC
and when I filed mine, PIAC filed a procedural letter requesting CRTC reject my submission, accusing me of plagiarism.PIAC was so widely criticised for its procedural request that it managed to have its letter pulled from the record, making me look like I was responding to imaginary letter that wasn't there.
Had PIAC succeeded, it would have had sole reply to all submissions (Part 1) and made more money.
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(#CRTC cont)
PIAC never filed a stay, filed their Part 1 with #CRTC
and when I filed mine, PIAC filed a procedural letter requesting CRTC reject my submission, accusing me of plagiarism.PIAC was so widely criticised for its procedural request that it managed to have its letter pulled from the record, making me look like I was responding to imaginary letter that wasn't there.
Had PIAC succeeded, it would have had sole reply to all submissions (Part 1) and made more money.
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When Vidéotron launched its "Musique Illimitée" service, I annouced on Twitter I would file a Part 1 due to "net neutrality" concept violation. (27(2) undue preverence in Telecom Act).
An hour of two later I got phone call from the PIAC lawyer suggesting we file at same time, then insisiting he needed to file first because they were to file a "stay" with court to first stop the Videotron service. I agreed
#CRTC
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When Vidéotron launched its "Musique Illimitée" service, I annouced on Twitter I would file a Part 1 due to "net neutrality" concept violation. (27(2) undue preverence in Telecom Act).
An hour of two later I got phone call from the PIAC lawyer suggesting we file at same time, then insisiting he needed to file first because they were to file a "stay" with court to first stop the Videotron service. I agreed
#CRTC
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Wow. what bitterness. FRPC which used to be on cosnumer's side requests my #CRTC submisison be pulled because it was filed late.
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Wow. what bitterness. FRPC which used to be on cosnumer's side requests my #CRTC submisison be pulled because it was filed late.
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#CRTC launches formal proceeding requiring Bell, Rogers and Telus to justify why they are charging fees for "device handling", "setup", eSIMs and shipping in apparent violation of activation fee bans, threatening to fine up to $10 million and hold executives liable https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-155.htm
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#CRTC launches formal proceeding requiring Bell, Rogers and Telus to justify why they are charging fees for "device handling", "setup", eSIMs and shipping in apparent violation of activation fee bans, threatening to fine up to $10 million and hold executives liable https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-155.htm
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yeah ! @tamir_CA would be proud of me ! The broadcasting people accepted my submission on the 29th (Monday) which had been due on the 25th (Thursday) despite my having no excuse other than simply having forgotten the deadline.
What is interesting in this public consultation is that it is just one cycle of submisisons and replies are not (yet) planned).
#CRTC (when you submit late, you have to provide a letter with the excuse for being late). -
yeah ! @tamir_CA would be proud of me ! The broadcasting people accepted my submission on the 29th (Monday) which had been due on the 25th (Thursday) despite my having no excuse other than simply having forgotten the deadline.
What is interesting in this public consultation is that it is just one cycle of submisisons and replies are not (yet) planned).
#CRTC (when you submit late, you have to provide a letter with the excuse for being late). -
#CRTC adds WPBS-TV Watertown, NY, to list of U.S. TV stations authorized for distribution in Canada, allowing TV providers to add the station to their lineups without requiring a specific condition of licence to do so https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-147.htm
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#CRTC adds WPBS-TV Watertown, NY, to list of U.S. TV stations authorized for distribution in Canada, allowing TV providers to add the station to their lineups without requiring a specific condition of licence to do so https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-147.htm
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CRTC issues warning to Rogers over three new fees after ban takes effect
P.S.: Rogers reporting on Rogers
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/06/17/crtc-issues-warning-to-rogers-over-three-new-fees-after-ban-takes-effect/
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Le CRTC émet un avertissement à Rogers au sujet des trois frais après que leur interdiction est entrée en vigueur -
CRTC issues warning to Rogers over three new fees after ban takes effect
P.S.: Rogers reporting on Rogers
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/06/17/crtc-issues-warning-to-rogers-over-three-new-fees-after-ban-takes-effect/
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Le CRTC émet un avertissement à Rogers au sujet des trois frais après que leur interdiction est entrée en vigueur -
Rogers responds to CRTC fee ban with new device setup charge for itself and its flanker brands
https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/06/16/rogers-launches-device-setup-charge/
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Rogers répond à l’interdiction des frais du CRTC avec un nouveau frais d’installation d’appareil pour eux-même et leurs sous-marques// Article en anglais //
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Rogers responds to CRTC fee ban with new device setup charge for itself and its flanker brands
https://mobilesyrup.com/2026/06/16/rogers-launches-device-setup-charge/
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Rogers répond à l’interdiction des frais du CRTC avec un nouveau frais d’installation d’appareil pour eux-même et leurs sous-marques// Article en anglais //
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In 2026-43: "i. When a subsidized device is not provided as part of the contract, a service provider must not charge an early cancellation fee."
The decision also changes the Wireless Code with regards to canecllation fees. In the past, certain contracts without a device were allowed early canccellation fees. Now these are no longer allowed.
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In 2026-43: "i. When a subsidized device is not provided as part of the contract, a service provider must not charge an early cancellation fee."
The decision also changes the Wireless Code with regards to canecllation fees. In the past, certain contracts without a device were allowed early canccellation fees. Now these are no longer allowed.
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the #CRTC letters on Telco's fees not being acceptable
To Telus:
09-Jun: https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/lt260609b.htm
12-Jun https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/lt260612a.htmto Bell:
06-May: https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/lt260506.htm
12-Jun: https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/lt260612.htmTLDR: 2026-43 prohibits fees for devices/services needed for delivery of wireless service. CRTC rules phones and SIM cards are needed for delivery and not optional services.
Prohibition of fees that are a barrier to switching cellphone and Internet plans
2026:43 https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-43.htm?_ga=2.83267030.1346138202.1781557340-1041500846.1766431357 -
the #CRTC letters on Telco's fees not being acceptable
To Telus:
09-Jun: https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/lt260609b.htm
12-Jun https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/lt260612a.htmto Bell:
06-May: https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/lt260506.htm
12-Jun: https://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/lt260612.htmTLDR: 2026-43 prohibits fees for devices/services needed for delivery of wireless service. CRTC rules phones and SIM cards are needed for delivery and not optional services.
Prohibition of fees that are a barrier to switching cellphone and Internet plans
2026:43 https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/2026-43.htm?_ga=2.83267030.1346138202.1781557340-1041500846.1766431357 -
"… after the CRTC in an early June ruling slapped another 10 percent levy on foreign streaming platforms on top of an interim 5 percent obligatory expenditure on homegrown Canadian content production, Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, told the regulator to scrap those plans to avoid angering U.S. President Donald Trump".
"That has left the Canadian government to offer up another $600 million in annual tax payer support for Canadian film and TV production rather than carry through on plans to get American media players to foot the bill".
What was that Carney used to say about #ElbowsUp, again?
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"… after the CRTC in an early June ruling slapped another 10 percent levy on foreign streaming platforms on top of an interim 5 percent obligatory expenditure on homegrown Canadian content production, Marc Miller, Minister of Canadian Identity and Culture, told the regulator to scrap those plans to avoid angering U.S. President Donald Trump".
"That has left the Canadian government to offer up another $600 million in annual tax payer support for Canadian film and TV production rather than carry through on plans to get American media players to foot the bill".
What was that Carney used to say about #ElbowsUp, again?
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"The climbdown by Ottawa puts a question mark over Eatrides’ ability to enforce CRTC rulings and her authority as the broadcast regulator in the face of interference from Canadian prime minister Mark Carney":
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"The climbdown by Ottawa puts a question mark over Eatrides’ ability to enforce CRTC rulings and her authority as the broadcast regulator in the face of interference from Canadian prime minister Mark Carney":
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Trivia:
Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas originally created the characters Bob and Doug McKenzie in protest against government requirements for "identifiable Canadian content" in domestically produced television programming. The skits, as an "SCTV" (198) program "The Great White North" featured two dimwitted brothers who combined as many negative Canadian stereotypes as possible.
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Trivia:
Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas originally created the characters Bob and Doug McKenzie in protest against government requirements for "identifiable Canadian content" in domestically produced television programming. The skits, as an "SCTV" (198) program "The Great White North" featured two dimwitted brothers who combined as many negative Canadian stereotypes as possible.
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CRTC aims to combine consumer protection codes for internet, phone and TV services
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/06/12/crtc-aims-to-combine-consumer-protection-codes-for-internet-phone-and-tv-services/
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Le CRTC vise à combiner les codes de protection des consommateurs•trices pour les les services d’internet, de téléphone et de télévision// Article en anglais //
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CRTC aims to combine consumer protection codes for internet, phone and TV services
https://toronto.citynews.ca/2026/06/12/crtc-aims-to-combine-consumer-protection-codes-for-internet-phone-and-tv-services/
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Le CRTC vise à combiner les codes de protection des consommateurs•trices pour les les services d’internet, de téléphone et de télévision// Article en anglais //
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#CRTC tells Telus its policy of charging $15 even for eSIMs could be an illegal activation fee https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/lt260609b.htm
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#CRTC tells Telus its policy of charging $15 even for eSIMs could be an illegal activation fee https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2026/lt260609b.htm
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@Sir_Osis_of_Liver You don't think it's of interest that when the #CRTC implements the policies of the Online Streaming Act (enacted under PM Trudeau), Minister Miller orders them to stop?
*Update:* https://www.readtheline.ca/p/peter-menzies-canadas-cultural-protection
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@Sir_Osis_of_Liver You don't think it's of interest that when the #CRTC implements the policies of the Online Streaming Act (enacted under PM Trudeau), Minister Miller orders them to stop?
*Update:* https://www.readtheline.ca/p/peter-menzies-canadas-cultural-protection
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The Canadian government:
Hooray, AI! AI for everybody!Also the Canadian government:
What? No, we're not going to improve internet access for rural and remote communities or enforce lower prices for telecommunications generally. Why would we do that? -
Canadian Government Reverses CRTC Online Streaming Act Decision
A CRTC decision that would've tripled the costs of online web services has been killed by the Canadian government.
https://www.freezenet.ca/canadian-government-reverses-crtc-online-streaming-act-decision/
#SiteAnnouncements #BillC11 #Canada #CRTC #OnlineStreamingAct #streaming
