Ontario Cellphones to Get a Emergency Public Alerts Test at 1:55PM EDT Today [u]
Ontario, get ready to see a test of Canada's Alert Ready public alerts today on your smartphone.
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Canadians Slam ‘Big 3’ Lower-Cost Data-Only Plans as a ‘Joke’ in Comments to CRTC [u]
Recent proposals for lower-cost, wireless-only data plans by the Big 3 have been criticized for their lame offerings.
Rogers, Telus, Bell Reveal Lower-Cost Data-Only Plan Proposals Starting at $25/400MB
Canada's 'Big 3' telcos have submitted their proposals for lower-cost data-only plans to the CRTC.
Consumer Advocacy Group Calls CRTC to Investigate Increasing Telecom Complaints
The PIAC says the CRTC should launch an inquiry into growing telecom complaints.
CRTC Calls for Cheaper Data-Only Plans from National Carriers
The CRTC has ordered the Big Three to offer cheaper data-only plans to consumers.
Bell and Rogers Tell the CRTC Netflix Should Fund Canadian Content [u]
With the rise of cord-cutting and the move to online streaming content, the broadcast industry explains to the CRTC what they want done.
Ontario MPP: Door-to-Door Telecom Sales Must Come to an End
An Ontario MPP strongly suggests that the province should introduce a new ban on door-to-door sales of telecom services.
Call for Public Inquiry into Telecom Sales Practices Denied by CRTC
CRTC has refused to hold a public inquiry into claims of misleading sales practices by telecoms.
Bell Asks Employees to File CRTC Submissions to Support Website Blocking Proposal [u]
Bell is apparently seeking support from employees to support their website blocking proposal.
CRTC Website-Blocking System Pushed by Bell, Rogers Media, CBC and More to End Piracy [u]
FairPlay Canada wants to end piracy in Canada, but wants the CRTC to create a website-blocking system.
U.S. Super Bowl Ads Will Air in Canada Again After Supreme Court Denies Bell’s Request
Canadians will get to view American ads this year if they are watching the Super Bowl on a U.S. channel.
CRTC Urged to Hold Public Inquiry into High-Pressure Telecom Sales Tactics
An Ottawa-based advocacy group has asked the CRTC to look into telecom sales tactics.