Ben Klass to CRTC: Unblock Canada
Check out community member Ben Klass presenting to the CRTC about Big Telecom blocking affordable options for Canadians. read more
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Canada’s Big Media wants to get even bigger – will Canadians pay the price?
One of Canada’s newspaper giants, Postmedia, has announced plans to purchase 175 English language newspapers and their associated online assets from telecom and media giant Quebecor. But late last night,…
Guest blog from Jesse Brown: Support CANADALAND, an indie podcast about the Canadian media
Yesterday, the Canadian media got a whole lot smaller and a tiny bit bigger. The massive PostMedia newspaper chain gobbled up the massive SUN newspaper chain, further concentrating and consolidating…
The Globe and Mail: Streaming TV isn’t going anywhere, so why is the CRTC pretending it doesn’t exist?
Google Chairman to CRTC: stop trying to stifle innovative new online TV services and let Internet users decide. Article by Omar El Akkad for The Globe and Mail Eric Schmidt…
It’s time to Unblock Canada’s wireless choices
Big Telecom is up to its old tricks again, blocking Canadians from affordable, innovative mobile services. Our own Danielle Gannon tells us what’s at stake and what you can do…
Say what, Big Telecom?
From our archives: Big Telecom says the darndest things. read more
Big Telecom just can’t stop blocking choice in Canada’s wireless market
If we had a dollar for every ridiculous statement from Big Telecom PR reps, I’m quite sure OpenMedia wouldn’t ever need to fundraise again. Here’s the most recent example: at…
AlphaBeatic: The Big Three would love it if we abolished the CRTC
After the recent Netflix debacle, calls to abolish the CRTC rang out. Here’s why they may be premature. What do you think? Article by Peter Nowak for AlphaBeatic There’s never…
The Star: What was the point of that?
Was the CRTC grilling of Netflix all sound and fury signifying nothing? Article by Michael Lewis for The Star The federal telecom regulator may be backing away from a high-stakes…
Globe and Mail: CRTC/Netflix spat sets off sparks
Could the CRTC really go after Netflix? What do you think about the way this debate has been shaping up? Article by Barrie McKenna for the Globe and Mail So…
Here’s what happened when I went to the White House
When we heard we had been invited to meet with senior White House decision-makers about the future of the open Internet, we dropped everything to arrange flights, hotels, and everything…
Financial Post: Cogeco has some big ideas
With cell phone prices soaring in Canada, could this be the solution to our wireless woes? Article by Claire Brownell for Financial Post Cogeco Inc. has a grand vision for…
Financial Post: CRTC/Netflix spat raises more questions than it answers
Tough talk abounds at the Future of TV hearings, but can the CRTC really tax Netflix or demand their subscriber information? Article by Claire Brownell for the Financial Post The…
CBC: CBC News readers side with Netflix in spat with CRTC
Netflix has refused to disclose subscriber information to the CRTC, and have been rewarded with overwhelming support on social media. Article by the CBC Netflix is refusing to turn over…