Your Daily Digital Digest for Thursday, October 2, 2014
Your news links for today: Rogers to CRTC: $28 Million Spent Weekly to Maintain Network; Market is Competitive – iPhone in Canada CRTC in ‘strange’ bind: Ottawa has already set…
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Canadians call on decision-makers at crucial public hearing to fix our broken wireless market and Unblock Canada
UnblockCanada_fbshare.jpg Tired of high wireless bills, Canadians want action from regulators to stop the Big Three blocking more affordable, independent wireless services October 2, 2014 – Following official confirmation that…
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…
Carpe Internet: creating the web we want
This June I joined the OpenMedia team as the Campaigns Coordinator for Free Expression. One of my first tasks was setting to work on the Our Digital Future report, a…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Wednesday, October 1, 2014
Your news links for today: Telus Warns CRTC: Overregulation Could Harm Wireless Industry Like in Europe – iPhone in Canada Canada cannot support 4th carrier; Telus – National Newswatch Mobilicity…
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…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Your news links for today: CRTC hears Canada’s Big Three telecoms distorting market by charging small rivals exorbitant rates – Financial Post Competition Bureau to CRTC: High Rates Charged by…
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…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Monday, September 29, 2014
Your news links for today: CRTC hearing on wholesale wireless service begins today, lasts all week – Mobile Syrup CRTC: Wireless Entrants Grow Market Share to 10% in 2013 –…
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…
Your Daily Digital Digest for Friday, September 26, 2014
Your news links for today: Canada’s Cogeco eyes wireless service, seeks regulator’s help – Reuters Cogeco would become wireless carrier if CRTC lets small players piggyback on Big Telcos –…
Huffington Post: Canada’s cell phone, Internet rates continue to climb
Does anyone else get a burning sensation in their pocket when paying their wireless bills? You have Big Telecom to thank for that. Article by The Huffington Post A little…