The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today invited Canadians to share their input on the draft code for wireless services. The intent of the code is to provide new rules by which mobile carriers can sell their wireless services. “I would like to thank Canadians for having shared their candid views on wireless services,” said Jean-Pierre Blais, Chairman of […]
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CRTC launches online forum to discuss wireless code
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) yesterday launched an online forum to make it easier for Canadians to provide their input on the Wireless Code it is developing. This code is expected to cover the wording of contracts, disclosure of pices and fees, the rights of consumers, and other topics pertaining to wireless contracts. The CRTC recently examined the […]
CRTC asking for consumer input on new code for retail wireless services
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) today invited Canadians to participate in putting together a new rules by which mobile carriers sell their wireless services. “Our goal is to make sure that Canadians have the tools they need to make informed choices in a competitive marketplace,” said Jean-Pierre Blais, Chairman of the CRTC. “In the past, Canadians have told […]
Jean-Pierre Blais named Chairman of the CRTC
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission has a new chairman. The Canadian government named Jean-Pierre Blais as the new whead of Canada’s telecom and broadcast regulator. Blais replaces acting chair Leonard Katz who had replaced former chairman Konrad von Finckenstein in January. “Mr. Blais is well qualified for the position of Chairperson of the CRTC. He brings a strong legal […]
CRTC: Bell must share mobile sports content
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) ruled today that Bell Mobility cannot sign exclusive content deals (such as it has done with the NHL and the NFL) and not offer this content to other mobile providers. Such a move gives it an unfair competitive advantage. “Canadians shouldn’t be forced to subscribe to a wireless service from a specific company […]
CRTC mandates easier process to port cell number to a new carrier
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) Friday announced a simplified process for customers looking to switch cellular carriers. Going forward, customers should only have to make one phone call. Once proper consent is obtained, the new provider will make all arrangements on behalf of the customer. The transfer process must be completed within 2.5 hours (a similar process for […]
Mobilicity gets CRTC conditional approval
Another new player in Canada’s wireless space got approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to begin operations. As with other recent reviews, the CRTC wanted to ensure that Mobilicity’s (formerly DAVE Wireless) ownership structure met Canadian ownership rules. As with Public Mobility’s review last month, the approval is conditional upon some modifications to the company’s Shareholders Agreement. […]