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CRTC Sends Secret Shoppers to Wireless Carrier Stores Again, Shares Results
The majority of sales interactions were reportedly positive, but almost 20% of shoppers perceived they may have faced misleading or aggressive sales practices.
CRTC Chair Ian Scott Isn’t Leaving in September Just Yet
Scott will continue to serve as chairman of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission until at least the end of this year.
Telus, CRTC to Bring Wireless Connectivity to Tallcree First Nation in Alberta
Tallcree First Nation will get wireless connectivity from Telus with funding from the CRTC.
CRTC to Launch 9-8-8 Number for Mental Health Crisis, Suicide Prevention
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) announced on Wednesday it will launch the number 9-8-8 for Canadians to call or text when they are "in need of immediate mental health crisis and suicide prevention intervention." The CRTC says the number will be implemented by telcos and wireless service providers, and will be free of...
CRTC and Bell Keep Fighting Over Videotron Roaming Ban Decision
Canada's telecom regulator ordered the two companies to resolve the dispute on their own or through CRTC staff-assisted mediation.
CRTC Chair’s Beer with Bell Exec Cleared of Wrongdoing, Says Ethics Commissioner
The Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner questioned Scott and ruled there was no conflict of interest because he and Bibic aren't actually friends.
Rogers Answers More Outage Questions to CRTC, But Hides Info from Public
Rogers this week provided extensive information on the outage and its aftermath, but redacted the bulk of it and has asked that it remain confidential.
How to Comment to the CRTC on Telus Charging a 1.5% Credit Card Fee
Telus wants to charge a 1.5% credit card payment processing fee--here's how to share your thoughts on the matter.
Rogers Called Anti-Competitive by OneSoccer for Refusing to Carry Streaming Service
OneSoccer filed a complaint with the CRTC accusing Rogers of anti-competitive behaviour and warning that things will get worse if the company acquires Shaw.
CRTC to Invest $20.5 Million for LTE Wireless Along Highways in 3 Provinces
The CRTC said today it will invest nearly $21 million to expand LTE wireless along highways and roads in three provinces.
TekSavvy Blasts Ottawa for Allowing Quebecor to Acquire VMedia
According to TekSavvy, VMedia selling out to Quebecor is proof that smaller players won't be able to survive in Canada's current telecom landscape.
Rogers Says an ‘Always On’ Network Will Cost $250 Million
Rogers will introduce redundancy to its back-end infrastructure and create an "always on" network by splitting up its wireline and wireless core networks.