Our community has been calling for greater choice in how Canadians access and pay for TV services. Now, the CRTC is mulling over pick-and-pay options for Canadian TV, potentially allowing customers better choice and control. What do you think about pick-and-pay? Article by Tracy Johnson for the CBC Eric Rosenquist
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OpenMedia.ca: Financial Post: Netflix is rewriting the rules for Canadian cable giants
As Netflix struggles with telecom giants in the U.S., see how they’re revolutionizing the cable industry in Canada. Article by John Greenwood for the Financial Post Time was, Canada’s broadcast regulator had a commanding say in what Canadians could and couldn’t watch on TV. read more
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Daily Dot: The spinning wheel of death that threatens the entire Internet
Have you been worried about what the Internet slow lane will do to your favourite websites? A new action from a global coalition of Internet activists will show you just how bad it could get. Article by Eric Geller for the Daily Dot The realities of an Internet without net
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CCPA Monitor: The battle for the Internet and what it means for Canada
This piece was co-authored by Steve Anderson and David Christopher and was originally published in the September edition of the CCPA Monitor Five commissioners on the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) hold the fate of the Internet in their hands. Some time after September 15, the FCC will decide whether
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: The Hill: World to the U.S.: Please don’t ruin the Internet
The stage is set for a global showdown against Internet slow lanes. Here’s why you can’t afford to keep quiet. Article by Danielle Kehl for the Hill At the annual Internet Governance Forum (IGF) meeting in Istanbul next week, a multi-stakeholder group of representatives from around the world will gather
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: CBC: CRTC starts tackling the thorny issue of paper billing fees
Telcos have been making huge profits off of paper bill fees – the practice tellingly known as “pay-to-pay”. These fees are charged disproportionately to low income people and seniors. Do you think Big Telecom should have the power to price gouge like this? Article by the CBC Canadians are paying
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Save the Internet, Save the World: The Defining Battle for Net Neutrality
Guest blog by OpenMedia community member Cynthia Khoo The world needs a hero, and that hero is you. Our worldwide web is currently dangling above an alligator-filled moat, tied to the train tracks, strapped to a live bomb (tick-tock), and rapidly headed towards gory destruction at the end of a
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Financial Post: What’s next for On-Demand TV streaming
Rogers and Shaw have announced that they will launch an on-demand TV service to rival Netflix and Hulu. What do you think about this development? Article by John Greenwood for the Financial Post Canadians increasingly like to watch their TV over the Internet and two of the country’s biggest communications
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: TelClarity: Wind Mobile cuts roaming rates by %95. Here’s how they could cut them more
A recent CRTC ruling brought the roaming rates that Big Telecom charges smaller companies like Wind Mobile down from the stratosphere. Here’s why they still need to go further Article by Andrew Seipp for TelClarity In a previous article we found out Wind was being charged $1000/GB by Rogers for
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Globe and Mail: Are mobile TV apps the next battlefield in the fight against Internet slow lanes?
In response to a filing by our community member @Ben Klass, the CRTC is asking Big Telecom some tough questions about whether they give preferential treatment to their own data on their mobile networks. It’s a big step towards preventing Internet slow lanes on Canada’s wireless networks and preserving real
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Wired: Don’t let cable companies destroy everything great about the Internet
Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has a few words to say about how Internet slow lanes could harm the future of the Internet. If you’re as worried as we are, speak up now at https://OpenMedia.org/SlowLane Article by Reed Hastings for Wired The Internet has already changed how we live and work,
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Government proposals on wireless broadband are positive step forward for rural Canadians
eblast_indieISP_sidebar.png OpenMedia.ca is welcoming Industry Canada’s announcement that it will speed up the process of issuing 3500 MHz spectrum licences for wireless broadband services in rural areas. The community-based organization says this is positive news for Canadians living in regions typically underserved by Big Telecom conglomerates. The government also announced
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Globe and Mail: Shaw may have to hold on to their wireless spectrum, for now
Under pressure from tens of thousands of Canadians, it looks like Ottawa could be about to block one of the Big Three wireless providers from getting even bigger. Article by Christine Dobby for Globe and Mail After abandoning its plans to enter the wireless business, Shaw Communications Inc. looked as
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: AlphaBeatic: That free paperless bill? It’s probably a bait and switch
Look out for wireless prices to increase as paperless bills become the norm. Think that’s ridiculous? Rein in Big Telecom at
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: AlphaBeatic: Can Rogers expect worse than a finger wagging?
Recently, the CRTC issued a stern ruling against Rogers for colluding against independent mobile providers on roaming rates. But will they impose penalties or force Rogers to atone for its actions? Article by Peter Nowak for AlphaBeatic Last year, Apple was found guilty by a U.S. court of colluding with
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Washington Post: Obama comes out against Internet Slow Lanes
Our efforts to prevent the Internet slow lane are having a powerful effect, as support to save net neutrality is emerging from the highest levels of power in the U.S. Do you think the FCC will listen? Article by Brian Fung for the Washington Post The last time President Obama
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: What is it about Big Telecom’s Internet slow lane that really grinds your gears?
Here’s the thing: we know this proposed “Internet slow lane” being pushed by Big Telecom conglomerates is a nightmare, but we know from experience that the best campaign ideas come from you. So we want you to tell us what it is about Big Telecom’s slow lane that drives you
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Mobilesyrup: Travelling to the U.S. this long weekend? You’ll want to check this out
Roam Mobility is hitting Big Telecom where it hurts, offering packages for Canadians who want to travel to the U.S. without paying exorbitant roaming rates. Want to turn the screws a little? Go to https://OpenMedia.ca/GateKeepers right now! Article by Daniel Bader for Mobilesyrup Roaming is for suckers, according to Roam
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Mozilla: We’re in an epic battle to save the open Internet. Want to help?
Are you wondering what you can do to help prevent Internet Slow Lanes? Well, thanks to our friends at Mozilla, there are plenty of ways to help save Net Neutrality. Check out the link below, and try out our handy Letter-to-the-editor tool at https://OpenMedia.org/SlowLane/Letter Article by Mozilla At Mozilla, we
Continue readingOpenMedia.ca: Calgary Herald: What do roaming rates really cost?
This is a big step forward and validation of what Canadians have been saying for years! The CRTC have just ruled that telecom giant Rogers discriminates against affordable indie providers – crushing choice and keeping your wireless prices high. If you’re tired of getting gouged on roaming rates, speak out
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