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Tired of high cellphone and internet bills? This election is full of promise(s)
Here’s where we stand on wireless and internet prices, and what the major parties want to do about it. Continue reading
Montreal family hopes their phone bill nightmare can warn others
A Montreal family forced to pay for fraudulent phone calls is hoping their story can help others avoid phone bill nightmares. Continue reading
As wireless plans’ costs dip, device prices are shooting up
Recent data from Statistics Canada shows a sharp increase in the price of devices like smartphones. Continue reading
Regulator asks Canadian telecoms to stop 36-month phone financing
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) said Friday that the recent trend to offer 36-month smartphone financing may violate the two-year limit on contracts set out in the code. Continue reading
In wake of northern B.C. murders, residents say cell service needed along highways
By Sean Boynton Online Journalist
All three victims were found in areas where cellphone service is virtually non-existent, with travellers unable to call for help if they encounter trouble. Continue reading
Rogers, Bell, Telus launch beefed up wireless data plans – but there’s a catch
Bell and Rogers are offering wireless data plans that don’t charge overage fees once the monthly cap has been exceeded — while Telus is taking a different approach. Continue reading
Niagara police share complaint recording made to 911 during Tuesday’s Amber Alert
Niagara police say local 911 call centre operators fielded at least 10 Amber Alert complaint calls on Tuesday morning. Continue reading
CRTC approves new telephone area code for Saskatchewan, 474
The CRTC approved 474 as a third area code in Saskatchewan that will come into effect in about 2 1/2 years. Continue reading
CRTC says Quebecor must maintain TVA Sports signal to Bell subscribers
Bell executives told the commissioners that the licence of TVA Sports should be revoked or at least suspended until the end of NHL playoffs in June. Continue reading
CRTC holds hearing into dispute between Quebecor and Bell over TVA Sports signal
The head of Quebecor Inc. questioned the power of the CRTC in its quarrel with Bell. Continue reading