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Time for a "Third Way" approach to fix broken cell phone market, says citizen-backed group OpenMedia.ca
Image: big3_appeal.png News heading: All political parties urged to take a stand against Big Three blocking Canadian startups as Parliamentary committee prepares to hold emergency meeting August 26, 2013 –…
Over 60,000 Canadians now speaking out for cell phone choice
DC_FBSHARE_130818_60K_att.png Rapidly-growing Demand Choice campaign spurred on by citizen outrage at misleading Big Three PR and lobbying effort, says OpenMedia.ca August 21, 2013 – Canadians are speaking up in increasing…
We’re not buying it
Canada’s price-gouging Big Three telecom giants are running scared and they’re spending big money to mislead Canadians.1 Ads targeting you are popping up all over Canada. But Canadians aren’t buying…
CBC News: New report recommends Northern subsidies for Internet, phone bills
A new report surveying the cost of a residential phone line, cell phone service, and high-speed Internet in Northern Canada was released last week. Its findings come as no surprise…
The Internet Insider from OpenMedia.ca | It’s Big Telecom vs Canadians
Hello! Here’s Arielle with your update! Arielle gives you the low-down on Big Telecom’s efforts to restrict your choice in this week’s Internet Insider. It’s shaping up to be Big…
The government must not buckle in the face of unprecedented pressure from coddled cell phone giants, says OpenMedia.ca
big3_appeal.png Big Telecom is using legal action against the government and an expensive PR campaign to prevent startup Canadian wireless providers from operating on a level playing field July 30,…
Report finds that the best way to manage strong networks is to relax Big Telecom’s grip
Independent research company BuddleComm has released a new report (sadly it’s expensive; if I were you I’d just read Phillip Dampier’s summary here) that looks at the best ways to…
You are Paying the Most for the Worst Service | Weekly News Update from OpenMedia.ca
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A communications network open to all Canadians would deliver real affordability and choice
It’s been a fairly positive few weeks for Canada’s long-suffering cell phone users, who pay some of the highest prices for some of the worst service in the industrialized world.…
Big Telecom is actually taking you to court
Last night as I was wrapping up my day, I took one last glance at my email and I couldn’t believe my eyes. It was our public interest lawyer notifying…
CBC: Professional cellphone contract negotiators haggle for customers
Professional cellphone contract negotiators are now haggling for better deals on behalf of Canadians who are either frustrated or unwilling to discuss their cellphone bills, contracts and plans with their…
How Canada’s online costs stack up worldwide
It’s no secret that when it comes to the Internet, Canadians pay higher prices for worse services than most countries in the industrialized world. This is largely because a handful…
The Globe and Mail: How to cut your Internet-phone bill
We’re making progress in having a transparent review of Big Telecom’s pricing practices for independent providers, but Canadian citizens are still being overcharged for everyday services. Let’s move forward together…
The CRTC made a priority list – We’re checking it twice
The CRTC is making attempts to emphasize affordability, access and a focus on citizen issues with a revised priorities document that was released late last week. By shifting towards an…
Saturday Morning Links
Assorted content for your weekend reading. – Doug Saunders discusses how corporate cash hoarding is limiting any economic recovery – and what we can do about it: (T)his should be…