The CRTC took further steps to reduce the number of unsolicited and illegitimate calls Canadians receive. To offer Canadians an additional level of protection, telecommunications service providers must implement a system to block calls within their networks by December 19, 2019. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
The CRTC announced that Canadians will soon have more innovative and affordable options for mobile wireless services. Bell Mobility, Rogers and Telus have committed to offer a broad range of lower-cost data-only mobile wireless plans to Canadians within the next 90 days. The plans will range from as low as $15 for 250 MB to … Read more
The CRTC is directing mobile wireless service providers to offer IP relay services to their customers by June 14, 2019. Additionally, providers must ensure these services work well on cellphones and meet the specific accessibility needs of users. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
On November 28, provincial emergency management organizations will conduct public alerting tests across Canada. As such, test alerts should appear on every updated and compatible mobile device connected to an LTE (long-term evolution) wireless network in participating provinces and territories. The test alerts will be simultaneously distributed on radio and television. The full release is … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced that the Voter Contact Registry is now accepting registrations for the federal by-election in the riding of Leeds-Grenville-Thousand Islands and Rideau Lakes, Ont. The registry will be open until the federal by-elections on December 3, 2018. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
On October 22, the CRTC is starting a week-long public hearing on the possible use of aggressive and misleading sales practices by large telecommunication service providers, their occurrence and impact on consumers, as well as existing and potential solutions. The largest Canadian telecommunications carriers will appear before a full Commission panel as will public advocacy … Read more
The CRTC signed a memorandum of understanding with the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications to form a cooperative relationship. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
The CRTC denied FairPlay Canada’s application to implement a proposed website-blocking regime to address copyright piracy because it does not have the jurisdiction under the Telecommunications Act. As such, the CRTC did not consider the merits of the proposal. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
The CRTC announced the criteria that will be used to evaluate applications for funding from its Broadband Fund. Details were also announced regarding the fund’s governance, operating and accountability frameworks. The Broadband Fund will provide $750 million over the first five years to support projects to build or upgrade infrastructure to provide fixed and mobile wireless … Read more
The CRTC announced that Canadians have two extra days to fill out an online survey to help it better understand their experiences with the sales practices of large telecommunications service providers. Canadians now have until September 9, 2018, midnight PDT to participate. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
