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CRTC Tells Rogers To Stop Slowing Down Speeds of Online Games

The CRTC has written to Rogers giving just over a week to address ongoing concerns that its throttling practices are slowing down online gaming in violation of the Commission’s Internet traffic management practices.  The Commission plans to release new guidance on these complaints this week.

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September 19, 2011 Comments are Disabled News

The Cost of Copyright Term Extension

Last week, the European Council passed copyright term extension for sound recordings, extending the term from 50 to 70 years. Martin Kretschmer, a UK professor, notes that the cost of the extension will exceed one billion euros to the general public. Seventy-two percent of the revenues will go to record […]

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September 19, 2011 3 comments News

Omnibus Crime Bill Coming on Tuesday

The government’s omnibus crime bill is on the order paper and will apparently be tabled on Tuesday. The bill will be closely watched to see if it includes the controversial lawful access provisions.

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September 19, 2011 5 comments News

ITU Report Says Canada Slipped to 26th Worldwide in ICT Development Index

The International Telecommunications Union yesterday released its Measuring the Information Society 2011 report, which benchmarks information society developments worldwide.  The centrepiece of the report is the ICT Development Index, which tracks 11 different indicators focused on access, use, and skills (the eleven indicators are: fixed telephone line subscriptions, mobile subscriptions, […]

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September 16, 2011 16 comments News

OpenMedia Launches Lawful Access Spots

As both the NDP and Green Party speak out against the government’s lawful access plans, Open Media has launched three terrific public service announcement-style videos to raise awareness of the issue.  The videos can all be accessed here.

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September 16, 2011 Comments are Disabled News