The CRTC completed a key step to create more competition and choice in the mobile wireless market for Canadians. The CRTC has made decisions on the terms and conditions of the service that will support the deployment of mobile virtual network operators, enhancing the ability of regional wireless providers to offer more competition and choice … Read more
Ian Scott, CRTC chairperson and CEO, issued a statement: “In light of recent public comments, I would like to clarify how the CRTC manages costs awards, who is eligible to receive them, and our position on the reprehensible statements on social media by Mr. Laith Marouf. To be clear, the comments by Mr. Marouf are … Read more
The CRTC is seeking comments from Canadians in response to an application filed by a group of television service providers to increase the price cap for the basic TV package from $25/month to $28/month, with subsequent yearly adjustments based on inflation. The CRTC is welcoming comments until October 28, 2022. The full release is available … Read more
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission announced that it will adopt 9-8-8 as the number to call or text for Canadians who are in need of immediate mental health crisis and suicide prevention intervention. Once implemented by telephone and wireless service providers, calls and texts to 9-8-8 will be directed to a mental health crisis … Read more
The CRTC announced that ten projects will receive up to $20.5 million in funding from the Broadband Fund. The projects will support the rollout of fourth-generation (also known as LTE or LTE-A) mobile wireless access along 425 kilometres of roads and highways in Manitoba, Quebec, and Newfoundland and Labrador. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
CRTC CEO and Chairperson Ian Scott issued a statement: “Today, the CRTC ordered Rogers Communications Canada Inc. (Rogers) to respond to detailed questions and provide a comprehensive explanation regarding the national service outage millions of Canadians experienced on Friday July 8, 2022 […] The CRTC is requesting a detailed account from Rogers as to “why” and “how” this happened, … Read more
The CRTC adopted a new approach to ensure that the CBC∕Radio-Canada’s programming meets the needs and interests of all Canadians, in both official languages, across all its services. The CRTC is also introducing new spending requirements that will promote the creation of more diverse content. New spending and reporting requirements are also being imposed to ensure … Read more
The CRTC announced that it has imposed a total of $7.5 million in penalties on Bell Canada for three violations of the Telecommunications Act. The CRTC found that Bell Canada denied permit applications for access to its telephone poles from Videotron, its main competitor in Quebec. As a result, Videotron was not able to access Bell … Read more
The CRTC is inviting comments on what actions it should take to improve telecommunications services in the Far North. This area includes the Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon, communities in northern British Columbia, and Fort Fitzgerald, Alberta. The CRTC is welcoming comments until October 6, 2022. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
The CRTC announced that seven projects will receive up to $19.5 million in funding from the Broadband Fund. The projects will benefit approximately 1,255 households in 10 communities, including seven Indigenous communities, in British Columbia and Alberta. The full release is available online. Call 819-997-9403.
