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The Federal Court of Appeal found the claims that the Competition Tribunal made four "legal errors" in its decision insufficient to overturn the original ruling

"Consumers now face a decade of competitive winter, with higher cellphone, home Internet, cable, satellite and Internet TV, and home phone prices"

Last Friday, Bell announced it was set to acquire independent internet service provider (ISP), Distributel, reducing yet another provider. Bell purchased Ebox in February as well. Now, consumer advocates and independent ISPs have weighed in on the matter, reports the National Post. Vancouver-based internet advocate, OpenMedia, told the Post, “We are losing the very marginal telecom...

"Consumers shouldn’t pay for these mergers," said PIAC's Executive Director, adding that the CRTC failed to "protect consumer affordability of TV services."

One of the most influential consumer advocacy organizations in the country — the Public Interest Advocacy Centre — is on the verge of closing.

The PIAC says the CRTC should launch an inquiry into growing telecom complaints.

PIAC said that they will have to shut down if they don't raise enough funds before the end of the year.

Consumer groups outline changes wanted to the CRTC's Wireless Code.

CRTC closes file on PIAC's Shomi complaint, says issue raised "is now moot."

The CRTC dismissed PIAC and CAC complaint about Bell's Relevant Advertising Program.

With the 'Double Cohort' set to be free as of June 3, 2015, wireless carriers are ready to compete.

The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) has refiled a complaint to the CRTC regarding Shomi.