Today Netflix announced a two year content deal with CBS for library content: Content covered under the new deal includes the long-running drama, "Medium" and the summer season favorite, "Flashpoint." Also covered under the agreement are episodes from some of television's most iconic franchises. Full seasons of sitcom greats "Frasier," "Family Ties" and "Cheers" will...
We covered the UBB (usage based billing) debate until the Federal government overturned the CRTC's decision. We also heard TekSaavy bust some UBB myths. OpenMedia.ca has been the fighting force that has united Canadians, and a new campaign is underway to have our voices heard against the PR machines of big Canadian telcos. Acanac and...
Speculation was abound a few days ago that Netflix Canada would be slapped with broadcast fees. The argument was that TV broadcasters pay local content production fees and that it is unfair that Netflix doesn't. Here is a very interesting follow up to this story. CRTC Declares Netflix is Not a Broadcaster CRTC chairman Konrad...
Netflix Canada was introduced to our great country last September. I found the service to be amazing since content can be watched from my iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV. For a mere $8/month, users can watch unlimited TV/movies (their library is growing, albeit slowly) every month--that is until your internet provider knocks you out....
Update 1: Check out this unreal website, at themeter.ca via @UsageBasedBill: Our coverage of User-Based Billing (UBB) has resulted in the CRTC's decision to implement this for Internet to be delayed thanks to you (415,000+). With some of the most expensive Internet bandwidth in the world, how do speeds in Canada compare with countries around...
Update 1: Tony Clement tweeted he would overturn the CRTC decision via twitter: Whoa. You'll be happy to hear this. News just broke from the Toronto Star that Ottawa has decided to reverse the CRTC decision for User-Based Billing (UBB) for internet (take a look at Canada vs The World)! Looks like the 'tribe' has...
The CRTC has made a decision this week that could change the way we use the Internet forever. They have approved Canadian Internet Service Providers to implement Usage-Based Billing (UBB), which puts an end to unlimited Internet plans. Now, you will be charged on what you use and what providers want you to "over use"....
