By Howard Solomon for itWorldCanada The telecom regulator begins a hearing to hone its unpopular decision on usage-based billing and set wholesale pricing for independent Internet providers so they can…
By Iain Marlow for Globe and Mail The country’s telecom regulator has cast doubt on BCE Inc.’s (BCE-T38.240.491.30%)argument that fast-growing Web traffic requires new usage-based pricing measures, setting the tone…
From Media Caster The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's public hearing into wholesale high-speed Internet access services began in Ottawa today. read more
By Neil Schwartzman for Circle ID The best part is ... this isn't one of those 'now that I've got your attention' tricks, like one of those old "free beer"…
By Stefania Moretti for Toronto Sun Regulators drilled BCE Inc. executives with questions Monday ahead of a decision on wholesale usage-based billing (UBB) amid criticism the whole process is a…
From 570 News The CRTC is holding hearings this week on internet usage-based billing, after the federal government forced the agency to go back to the drawing board on the…
By Iain Marlow for Globe and Mail The second day of crucial CRTC hearings into the future of Internet pricing in Canada continued on Tuesday in Gatineau, Que., with a…
From CBC Big telecommunications companies should tackle internet congestion by investing more in their networks, which would make usage-based billing unnecessary, consumer advocates say. read more
By Sean Buckley for Fierce Telecom Canada's telecom regulator, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), will hold discussions with incumbents, competitive service providers and industry groups on usage based…
By Rebecca Lindell for Global GATINEAU, Que. – Bell Canada is asking Canada’s federal telecommunications regulator to adopt a new usage-based billing plan in a process set to change the…
By Jameson Berkow for Financial Post Hidden deep within the federal government’s comprehensive bundle of crime legislation lies a bill that opponents claim will rob Canadians their right to online…
From CBC News Advocates for internet users and civil liberties groups have launched a petition against proposed laws that would give police in new powers to monitor and intercept internet…
