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CRTC Claims Misuse of Do-Not-Call List An Urban Myth

CRTC Chair Konrad von Finckenstein delivered a speech this week in which he challenged reports that the do-not-call list is being misused.  Von Finckenstein stated that: I would like to take this opportunity to deflate an urban myth that has emerged about misuse of the list. There have been allegations […]

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June 17, 2009 15 comments News

Expert Says Text Message Mark-Up Is 4,900 Percent

Canwest reports that a Canadian researcher has told a U.S. Senate committee that the major telcos mark-up the cost of sending a text-message by as much as 4,900 percent.

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June 17, 2009 7 comments News

Microsoft Sues Three Vancouver Residents For Click Fraud

The NY Times reports that Microsoft has filed its first click fraud lawsuit, targeting three Vancouver residents.  The company is seeking $750,000 in damages in an attempt to make the fraud more expensive for perpetrators.

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June 16, 2009 Comments are Disabled News

Bell Kills Video Store Creating New Round of DRM Victims

Bell has quietly announced that it is closing its Bell Video Store (coverage here and here) with plans to instead focus on its Bell TV Online service that provides online access to movies and television shows for its subscribers.  The closure serves a reminder of the consumer risk associated with […]

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June 16, 2009 10 comments News

Canulu Offers Canadian Hulu Access…For A Price

Hulu.com may be available in Canada for a price – Canulu.com claims to sell Canadian access to Hulu.com for $11.95 per month

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June 16, 2009 8 comments News