As you probably know, the Big Three mobile providers, joined by SaskTel and MTS, have announced they are taking on the CRTC and Canadians in court to delay much-welcomed changes to cell phone contract lengths. read more
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OpenMedia.ca: CRTC to decide whether to allow Bell’s takeover of Astral on Thursday; OpenMedia.ca available to comment
Takeover_460x110_120816.png Decision will determine whether Bell will be given more control over Canada’s already highly-concentrated media system WHO: Lindsey Pinto, Communications Manager, OpenMedia.ca David Christopher, Communications Coordinator, OpenMedia.ca WHAT: The CRTC will announce whether they will allow big media company Bell’s proposed takeover of Astral Media. The CRTC denied Bell’s
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: What will Canada’s new cell phone rules mean for you?
You’ve probably heard about Canada’s new rules to protect cell phone users, which were recently published by the CRTC. While not perfect, the CRTC’s new Code of Conduct is definitely a positive step forward for Canadians. The new rules mean an end to most three year contracts, a cap on
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Government spectrum transfer decision will stop Telus from taking over assets set aside for new affordable mobile services for Canadians
Squeeze_DemandChoice_200x200_130122.jpg OpenMedia.ca commends Industry Minister response to citizen campaign for choice and affordability in cell phone market, calls for more clarity June 4, 2013 – OpenMedia.ca is welcoming today’s government announcement that it will continue to set aside valuable wireless spectrum for new entrants – a decision that should help
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: OpenMedia.ca welcomes new CRTC Code of Conduct reining in 3 year contracts as positive step forward for cell phone customers
8637598334_d8cebe642a.jpg New Code a starting point that begins to addresses citizen concerns on broken cell phone market June 3, 2013 – OpenMedia.ca is welcoming the CRTC’s publication of its new Code of Conduct for Canadian cell phone providers. The new Code addresses restrictive three year contracts while leaving some work
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: FreshMedia’s RemixThis: A Copyright Cabaret – a pictorial look back
Well over 100 artists, musicians, journalists, and engaged citizens gathered in Vancouver’s Wise Hall on May 16th for Remix This: A Copyright Cabaret. The event was organized by FreshMedia with the aim of bringing together people from all walks of life to reimagine what copyright should look like in the
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Stop selling out our free expression online in TPP talks, OpenMedia.ca urges Trade Minister
stand against TPP.png Secretive, industry-driven copyright proposals could wreck Canada’s digital economy, restrict our open Internet, and undermine our fundamental rights May 28, 2013 – Led by Canadian Internet freedom group OpenMedia.ca, members of a diverse international coalition have written to Trade Ministers in several countries to demand a ‘Fair
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Citizens come together to Reimagine Copyright with FreshMedia
Copyright affects us all – artists, musicians, journalists, and anyone who enjoys sharing Facebook posts or YouTube videos with their friends. That was the clear message from last night’s Remix This: A Copyright Cabaret event, which brought together people from all walks of life in an exciting attempt to reimagine
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Telus announces plans to takeover Canada’s largest independent cell phone provider
OpenMedia.ca argues the takeover will encourage more mistreatment of Canadian cell phone customers April 16, 2013 – Telus has formally announced plans to takeover Mobilicity, one of Canada’s largest independent cell phone providers. Grassroots group OpenMedia.ca believes, if allowed to go through, will stifle choice and fair treatment of customers
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Telus refuse to comment on Mobilicity acquisition reports
Telus are refusing to comment on reports that it is in talks to acquire independent provider Mobilicity. This would mean that the already dismal state of competition in our cell phone market would be reduced yet further – meaning higher prices and less choice for consumers. Canadians have made it
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Canadians paying 13% more for cell phone service than last year – time to Demand Choice!
Canadians are paying 13% more for cell phone service than they did last year – this while Canada’s overall inflation rate holds steady at 1%. That’s according to a study released by J.D. Power & Associates. At the start of 2013, the average monthly cell phone bill in Canada topped
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: High prices & lack of competition mean Canada is the only developed country with under 100% cell phone penetration
Thanks to factors like better prices and competition, we see places where individuals can, and often do, own more than one phone. Many people like to have more than one phone on their account – especially parents who want to enable their children to have cell phone access. This has
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: We deserve more choice, not less, in our cell phone market
Another company has jumped in line for a chance at gaining Canada’s independent cell phone companies. Canadians clearly desire more competition and choice, but we need the government to fix the rules and enforce those already on the books for this to happen successfully. Help us get the word out
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Canadians deserve more choice, not less, in our cell phone market
Another company has jumped in line for a chance at gaining Canada’s independent cell phone companies. Canadians clearly desire more competition and choice, but we need the government to fix the rules and enforce those already on the books for this to happen successfully. Help us get the word out
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: In Vancouver? Join us for a Copyright Cabaret with Kai Nagata and FreshMedia
Vancouverites have an exciting opportunity to reimagine copyright at an event taking place on Thursday, May 16. Remix This: A Copyright Cabaret has been organized by FreshMedia (a project of OpenMedia.ca), and takes place at the Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver. Doors open from 6 PM with the event
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: In Vancouver? Join us for a Copyright Cabaret with Kai Nagata and FreshMedia
Vancouverites have an exciting opportunity to reimagine copyright at an event taking place on Thursday, May 16. Remix This: A Copyright Cabaret has been organized by FreshMedia (a project of OpenMedia.ca), and takes place at the Wise Hall, 1882 Adanac Street, Vancouver. Doors open from 6 PM with the event
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Meet Michael Froman
“The Biggest Global Threat to the Internet”: That’s how legal experts describe the controversial international agreement known as the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP).1 The TPP agreement threatens to criminalize use of your favorite websites—including YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, and your favourite blog—and even your online comments.2 But you can stop it if
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Stand up for affordability and choice in Canada’s cell phone market
Did you know that the high prices in our cell phone market mean that you can own about four phones in Portugal for the same price as having one device in Canada? Learn more here. Help spread the word by sharing this image: Citizens can stand up for affordable and
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