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The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) issued a warning to Android users on Thursday morning. According to the regulatory body, a recent operating system update has inadvertently caused some Android devices to dial 9-1-1. The CRTC said due to an unforeseen complication with the recent software update, some devices have been dialling 9-1-1 unintentionally....

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has made a pivotal decision that it says will bring more affordable cellphone plans for Canadians, while motivating companies to sustain their investment in top-tier networks. The Monday announcement establishes the tariff that Quebecor will pay Rogers to provide services using the latter's wireless network across the nation....

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is changing the way it decides the prices for wholesale telecommunications services. These are the prices that internet and phone companies charge each other to use their networks. By regulating these prices, the CRTC aims to make internet and phone services more affordable and accessible for all Canadians,...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has rejected Bell's request for an extension to the tariff filing and cost study deadlines related to the wholesale high-speed access service (HSA) framework review. On March 8, 2023, the CRTC initiated a review of the wholesale HSA framework through Telecom Notice of Consultation 2023-56. The Notice directed...

A recently unveiled draft policy shows that the Liberal government of Canada intends to exempt online content creators from impending regulations targeted at digital giants. The online streaming bill, approved in April, intends to mandate digital platforms like Netflix, YouTube, and TikTok to promote and contribute to Canadian content, a rule already applicable to traditional...

A public consultation by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has garnered an overwhelming response, with thousands of Canadians expressing support for the prohibition of Fox News in Canada. Submissions started in March and closed on June 2, 2023. The consultation was initiated in response to a plea from Egale Canada in April, an...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has granted approval, albeit with changes, to the wholesale roaming tariffs submitted by national wireless carriers. These tariffs incorporate considerations for seamless roaming and the implementation of 5G networks. A lengthy 64-page report details the changes, released today. As per Telecom Order CRTC 2023-171 issued on June 7,...

Rogers and Quebecor have asked the CRTC to step in and mediate after being unable to negotiate terms for an MVNO agreement

Vicky Eatrides, the newly appointed Chairperson and CEO of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), shared her vision for the future of Canadian telecommunications in a speech on Monday. The focus of her address was on ensuring affordable and accessible Internet and cellphone services for all Canadians. Addressing a crowd in Ottawa, Eatrides acknowledged...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), the nation's broadcasting watchdog, has drawn sharp criticism for allegedly echoing the federal government's position on its recently enacted online streaming law, Bill C-11. This is despite the CRTC calling itself an "independent public authority". Critics claim a document published by the regulator, which seeks to debunk "myths"...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has unveiled its plan to “modernize" Canada's broadcasting system, with a focus on online streaming services. The plan will be implemented in three phases, with the first phase set to begin in Spring 2023. This phase aims to ensure that online streaming services make "meaningful contributions to Canadian...

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has recently received a request from Bell Canada to extend the filing deadlines for tariff filings and cost studies in the Notice of Hearing - Review of the Wholesale High Speed Access Framework. Bell Canada asked for an extension from April 24, 2023, to June 6, 2023, for...