Mirko Bibic, Chief Regulatory Officer, Bell: "With this decision, the Commission has rightly confirmed that network operators are in the best position to determine how to operate their networks effectively and efficiently, to allow fair and proportionate use of the Internet by all users." Len Katz, Vice-Chair, CRTC: "Someone told […]
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CRTC Denies CAIP Application on Throttling, But Sets Net Neutrality Hearing
This morning, the CRTC issued its much-anticipated ruling in the CAIP v. Bell case, the first major case to test the legality of Internet throttling. The Commission denied CAIP's application, ruling that Bell treated all of its customers (retail and wholesale) in the same throttled manner. This points to the […]
CRTC Bell – CAIP Throttling Decision Tomorrow
The CBC reports that the CRTC will release its much anticipated decision on Bell's throttling practices on Thursday morning.
The Obama Effect on Canadian Tech Policy
Last night's remarkable Obama victory promises a fresh start and real change on a host of critically important issues. Some may speculate about what (if any) effect the change in administration will have for tech policy. CNET examines the question from a U.S. perspective; from a Canadian perspective, I would […]
Copyright Lobby Groups Gear Up For Further Reforms
With the government set to unveil its new cabinet tomorrow, a copyright reform bill will be back on the agenda. While copyright will presumably take a back seat to more pressing economic concerns, the campaign promise to reintroduce a bill means that the issue will not disappear. User groups were […]
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