The National Post has published an editorial emphasizing Canada's high mobile rates and the need for greater competition.
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Bell Hit With Quebec Class Action Over Throttling Practices
L'Union des Consommateurs and a Quebec consumer have launched a class action lawsuit against Bell Canada over its throttling practices. The suit, which is seeking certification on behalf of all provincial subscribers, argues that the practices deliberately slowed consumer services and raises privacy issues. It seeks a refund of 80 […]
Rogers Responds to Wireless Column
Rogers Wireless President Rob Bruce responds to my recent column on Canada's wireless crisis in a letter to the editor.
The Angus Net Neutrality Bill
NDP MP Charlie Angus introduced his private member's net neutrality bill in the House of Commons this afternoon. The short bill seeks to add transparency, neutral network management, and open devices to the Canadian telecom law framework: Network operators shall not engage in network management practices that favour, degrade or […]
Spectrum Auction Underway This Week
Canadian Press covers the beginning of the AWS spectrum auctions that opens this week.
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