CRTC

The CRTC wants to investigate the wireless roaming fees associated with Canadian telcos.

The CRTC has denied the increase of payphone charges and seeks input from Canadians on the future of the service.

Carriers say some parts of the wireless code creates confusion, and the CRTC erred in law.

Jean-Pierre Blais, CRTC chairman speaks about the Wireless Code and the CRTC's plans to serve Canadian consumer interest.

Rogers, TELUS and Bell hint higher prices could be coming for devices on two year terms.

The CRTC has published the new Wireless Code that will come into effect on December 2, 2013.

CRTC is set to release the highly anticipated Wireless code of conduct on Monday June 3.

Canada's wireless market has long been dominated by three major players: Rogers, Bell and TELUS, which control roughly 94% of the market, according to Open Media's latest report to fix our cellphone market. The Federal government recently promised it would increase further increase wireless competition to offer Canadians more choice and lower prices--but will that...

The Competition Bureau has granted the revised $3.38 billion Bell Media-Astral deal to go through, pending approval from the CRTC: "Consumers who pay for television programming are looking for greater choice, more innovative product offerings, and reasonable prices," said John Pecman, Interim Commissioner. "Today's agreement is essential to preserving choice for consumers and ensuring continued...

The CRTC today has announced it has established final rates for wholesale internet used by independent internet service providers. The adjustments made mean independent ISPs will see "significant reductions" in the wholesale rates they are charged by larger telcos such as Rogers or Bell. "Large and small independent service providers now have the certainty they...

Last night on the Rick Mercer Report, there was a funny skit where Mercer mocked TELUS Chief Marketing Officer David Fuller, for his comments at a recent CRTC hearing regarding wireless contracts and fees (via the CBC). The video was uploaded to the RMR YouTube channel early this morning: "I think a lot of customers...

The Globe and Mail has conducted a survey asking customers what the wireless industry needs to change. The following are the top five complaints from the over 500 readers surveyed in regards to the CRTC's plan to implement a wireless code for our carriers to adhere to. 1. Prices need regulation - 93% of respondents...