CRTC
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) wants feedback from Canadians on the proposed price increases on basic TV packages, beyond mandated price caps.
The CRTC said on Wednesday the request for comments comes “in response to an application filed by a group of television service providers to increase the price cap for the basic TV package from $25/month to $28/month, with subsequent yearly adjustments based on inflation.”
Comments are open until October 28, 2022. Canadians can participate online, or go old school by sending a letter in the mail or by fax.
“Many Canadians rely on the basic TV package as a source for news, information, and entertainment. TV service providers are asking us if they may increase the maximum price of the basic TV package. We want to hear from Canadians about how a potential price increase could impact them. This will help ensure that we make an informed decision,” said Ian Scott, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, CRTC, in a statement.
Back in the spring of 2015, it was reported the CRTC wanted basic TV packages to be capped at $25 per month, applied to satellites and cable companies.
Click here to share your feedback online with the CRTC. Do you think the CRTC will accept the proposed price increases?
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Lol, this is the most pressing issue for the CRTC to focus on? Oh, CRTC, you’ll be the laughing stock of Canadians!
They should be focused on this. What they shouldn’t do is look at it only from the perspective of the big 3
CRTC has lost all its credibility already. They’re on the side of the Big 3. Why fake it.
It would’ve been nice for you to actually put a link to the CRTC’s website where people can comment as you’ve said.
I knew I forgot something. Added, thanks!
They’re seeking “feedback” but only care about the feedback from lobbyists, meaning the CRTC is seeking offers from the big 3.
I think they really want us to cut the cord