Internet Service Providers

• Small internet providers preparing to raise prices, cut services amid CRTC decision

  The telecommunications regulator on Thursday reversed a 2019 decision that lowered the rates smaller providers pay to piggyback on the networks of larger cable and phone companies.

  Canada

  May 28, 2021
  
• TekSavvy files complaint seeking probe into Bell, Rogers pricing for independent ISPs

  The complaint comes a month after TekSavvy appealed to Canadian consumers, which it says has resulted in support for the CRTC's decision by more than 150,000 Canadians.

  Consumer

  Feb 20, 2020
  
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• Ottawa looking at providing cash for rural areas to set up their own internet providers

  The Liberals are promising to connect every household in the country to high-speed internet by 2030, through a $6-billion spending plan.

  Canada

  May 10, 2019
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• Cable internet service restored after customers reported outages across Ontario

  “All services are back up and running now, and we sincerely apologize for any inconvenience.”

  Tech

  Oct 17, 2018
• No, you do not have to pay a ‘settlement fee’ if you get an illegal download notice

  “There is no legal obligation to pay any settlement offered by a copyright owner,” Industry Canada confirmed to Global News.

  Canada

  Jan 13, 2017
• CRTC hearings on net neutrality: What you need to know about differential pricing

  Simply put, differential pricing is when the same or similar products or services are offered to customers at different prices.

  Canada

  Oct 31, 2016
• Canadians who illegally download movies may be risking more than previously thought

  Canadians who illegally download movies may be risking a far bigger fine than the presumed $5,000 statutory limit.

  Apr 2, 2015
• Quebec court orders Bell ExpressVu to pay Québecor $137 million

  Quebec courts rule that the Bell satellite TV division harmed competitors by deliberately neglecting to implement appropriate security systems to prevent piracy.

  Canada

  Mar 9, 2015
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• New regulations about illegal downloading go into effect

  If you’re downloading files illegally in Canada on Jan. 2, 2015 you might be getting a notice from your Internet service provider (ISP) asking you to stop.

  Consumer

  Jan 2, 2015