Quebecor, Rogers Seek CRTC Arbitration on Network Access
Rogers and Quebecor have asked the CRTC to step in and mediate after being unable to negotiate terms for an MVNO agreement
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CRTC Chair Admits Canadians Pay Higher Cellphone, Internet Prices vs. World
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...
CRTC Accused of Being Government Puppet Over Online Streaming Law
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"...
CRTC Reveals Plan to Update Broadcasting, Targets Online Streaming
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...
CRTC Stands Firm on Deadline, Rejects Big Telecom Extension Request
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...
Rogers Gave Special Treatment to Sportsnet Over OneSoccer, Rules CRTC
OneSoccer last year lodged a complaint with the CRTC against Rogers for refusing to carry its channel, alleging that the latter was being anti-competitive
CRTC’s Reduced Wholesale Internet Rates Won’t Drive Down Consumer Bills, Say ISPs
The CRTC's discount only applies to specific costs that make up a small portion of what independent ISPs have to pay incumbents for network access
TekSavvy Welcomes CRTC Investigation into Rogers-Vidéotron Network Sharing Agreements
Rogers has agreed to provide Vidéotron with favourable access to its networks for an extended period of time as part of the $2.85 billion Freedom Mobile sale
CRTC Enhances Broadband Fund for Rural and Indigenous Connectivity
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is initiating a consultation to enhance its Broadband Fund, aiming to bring high-speed internet and mobile services to more rural, remote, and Indigenous communities across the country. The Commission plans to streamline the application process and establish a dedicated funding stream for Indigenous communities, as well as support...
Minister Asks CRTC Chair to ‘Look Into’ International Roaming Price Hikes
Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne wants the CRTC to "look into" the recent trend of increasing international roaming rates in Canada
CRTC Starts Flexing by Lowering Wholesale Internet Rates, Will Review Competition
The CRTC is launching a public consultation focused on increasing internet competition, creating more choices for consumers, and lowering prices
CRTC Approves Tesla Application for Basic International Telecom Service License
Back in September 2022, Tesla applied for a Basic International Telecommunications Services Licence (BITS) with the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). Fast forward to late February 2023, the license was approved by the CRTC, reports Tesla North, as spotted by Michael Geist. No, Tesla does not have plans to start telecom services in Canada. Its...