CRTC Broadband Fund Now Accepting Third Round of Applications
The Broadband Fund has committed $750 million over five years to support projects that will improve internet and wireless access across Canada
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CRTC Chair Ian Scott has Been ‘Disastrous for Public Confidence,’ Says Telecom Expert
Scott's term as CRTC chair is due to end on January 4, 2023, after Ottawa extended it to find a suitable replacement, which still hasn't been announced
CRTC Chair Again Flip-flops on User Content Regulation Under Bill C-11 [VIDEOS]
Scott initially offered assurances that user content was off the table, but ultimately admitted that the bill would give the CRTC regulatory authority over it
Tesla Applies for Telecom License with CRTC in Canada
Tesla is seeking a telecom licence to provide machine-to-machine cellular data service in Canada for in-vehicle infotainment and internet access
Telus Can Charge 1.5% Credit Card Fee to Most without CRTC Approval
Telus recently started charging a 1.5% fee for customers paying bills with their Visa or Mastercard, a move the company recently called “just and reasonable." Now, according to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), the regulator clarifies Telus doesn’t need permission to charge most of its customers. “It is really restricted to some rural...
CRTC Warns Canadians of Increasing Text Message Scams
Text message-based phishing campaigns are becoming so elaborate and convincing that practically anyone could fall for them
Albertans Complain to CRTC About Dropped Calls on All Networks
Some Albertans can't even make calls longer than a couple of minutes without getting disconnected, regardless of what network they're on
CRTC Chair Held Secret Meetings, Reveal Documents
Records obtained by independent telecom operator Teksavvy show that CRTC chairman Ian Scott regularly holds "undocumented, off-site business meetings"
CRTC Finalizes Rules for MVNO Wireless Carriers on Rogers, Telus, Bell, SaskTel
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) on Wednesday announced it has finalized the rules and regulations for regional mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) in Canada, to be operated on Rogers, Telus, Bell and SaskTel. The Commission touted it has "completed a key step to create more competition and choice in the mobile wireless market...
CRTC Says Telus Credit Card Fee Decision Now Coming in December
The CRTC wants to take a closer look at Telus's proposed 1.5% processing fee on all credit card payments before rendering a decision
CRTC Chair’s Email Spoofed, Asks Employees to Buy iTunes Cards: Reports
Ian Scott is working with the RCMP, the telecom industry, the Communications Security Establishment, the CRA, and more to warn Canadians about fraud.
CRTC Seeks Feedback on Basic TV Price Increases Beyond Caps
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...