The Trans-Pacific Partnership to police your Internet.
Check out this video about the threats the extreme and secretive TPP trade agreement would present against your use of the Internet. Among them? Decisions made in the TPP negotiations…
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Canada’s lagging Internet and digital strategy
We have seen Canada falling behind the world in Internet speeds, while increasing in prices. We need the government to prioritize accessible, affordable, and excellent Internet for Canadians. Call on…
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Regulator won’t gift CBC radio to city: watchdog by Matthew Van Dongen
FRIENDS spokesperson Ian Morrison says it would be “a real stretch” for the CRTC to order a private company to give up a particular frequency to another broadcaster.
Regulator won’t gift CBC radio to city: watchdog by Matthew Van Dongen
FRIENDS spokesperson Ian Morrison says it would be “a real stretch” for the CRTC to order a private company to give up a particular frequency to another broadcaster.
Tired of being price-gouged?
We recently asked Canadians what frustrated them about their cell phone provider and service. We received responses ranging from high prices, to customer service, to bad coverage, and more. Help…
Have you seen this honest Internet company?
A satirical video from Extremely Decent Films about “honesty” in the telecommunications industry went viral this weekend. A number of our community members took a stand and shared the video…
Ex-CTV Head Ivan Fecan Named Chairman of Thunderbird Films by Etan Vlessing
Columnist says the Canadian broadcast veteran will consult for the indie producer which launched a 50-50 joint venture with Lionsgate to make global TV series.
BN CRTC 2013-106 (BCE Acquisition of Astral)
FRIENDS supports the applications regarding BCE’s acquisition of Astral, subject to the CRTC’s due diligence.
Larger web page sizes = more data eaten = higher prices for Canadians.
With limited data allowances and high data prices from Big Telecom, we are seeing a “user unfriendly” increase in the amount of data required to load mobile web pages. Canadians…
Online TV gains on traditional providers by Steve Ladurantaye
Columnist says firms such as BCE and Rogers are still adding to their subscriber bases, but the rate of growth has slowed dramatically.
How do you feel when you get your cell phone bill?
Big Telecom have been telling us that Canadians are happy with the prices and services being offered. Your stories however, have shown us a very different reality. Share this image…
Rules to protect Canadian cell phone users coming soon
The CRTC is currently reviewing the national cell phone rules draft, and we should be seeing results within the coming months. Provincial cell phone rules are in place, but to…
CRTC is wrong for cable TV by Gwyn Morgan
Columnist suggests the CRTC remove mandatory-carriage status altogether in favour of allowing consumers to choose their own channel packages la carte.
Historic signals: BCN broadcasts the National Convention 67 years ago, radio began carrying the most important debates in our history by Jeff Webb
Professor discusses how radio began carrying the most important debates in our history, starting with BCN’s broadcast of the National Convention 67 years ago.
Rogers wasn’t afraid to take risks by Jeff Blair
Writer reflects on Ted Rogers and his role with Toronto sports teams.
Hey, CBC Radio 1: How about tuning in to BBC Radio 4? by Leah McLaren
Columnist says Canadians deserve public radio that searches out its own ways to experiment with, and provide a playground for, great art.
City to ask CRTC to make space on airwaves for CBC radio station
Coun. Brian McHattie brought forth a motion at city council asking the CRTC to order Astral Media to give up one of its Toronto frequencies that can be heard in…
Planning for a bolder Internet future
The EU has released a goal of increasing their minimum Internet speeds by 2020, something Canada will not see happen soon without a proper digital strategy in place. With Canada’s…