TekSavvy

TekSavvy urges CRTC to deliver real price relief for internet services--for consumers in all regions of Canada

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
Bell, Sale, CRTC, Regulation, Engagement, Retail, Public utility, TekSavvy, Telus, Atlantic Canada

The CRTC set those wholesale rates higher than many of the retail prices Bell and Telus charge their own customers.

Key Points: 
  • The CRTC set those wholesale rates higher than many of the retail prices Bell and Telus charge their own customers.
  • These wholesale rates alone will preclude effective competition and deny consumers price relief for critical telecom services.
  • "As it stands, consumers will not benefit from meaningful price relief, despite the large telcos' decade long monopoly and Canada's ongoing cost-of-living crisis."
  • TekSavvy looks forward to working with the CRTC to improve its interim decision and rates to finally deliver price relief to Canadians in 2024.

Minister Champagne's merger approval ignores unlawful Rogers-Vidéotron agreements

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Friday, March 31, 2023
Freedom, TekSavvy, Bell, Vidéotron, Innovation, Shaw, Competition, Sale, Telus, Freedom Mobile, Acquisition, Competition Bureau, CRTC, Cogeco, House, Engagement, Airline, Murphy v Media Protection Services Limited, Quebecor, Altima, Primus

Just last week, the CRTC opened its investigation into anticompetitive wholesale agreements at the centre of the merger.

Key Points: 
  • Just last week, the CRTC opened its investigation into anticompetitive wholesale agreements at the centre of the merger.
  • "The Minister approved this anticompetitive merger despite the CRTC's ongoing investigation," said Peter Nowak, TekSavvy's Vice-President of Insight and Engagement.
  • TekSavvy has long said federal approval for the merger must be contingent upon first enacting the CRTC's 2019 decision to lower regulated wholesale rates.
  • TekSavvy hopes that the CRTC's investigation into Rogers' and Videotron's unlawful wholesale agreements results in meaningful action and stops the further dismantling of competition in the telecom market.

Rogers-Shaw merger: TekSavvy challenges wholesale deal with Vidéotron, says CRTC ruling required before Minister's final decision

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
Freedom, Competition Tribunal, Competition Bureau, Heart, Telecommunication, Internet service provider, ISP, Bell, Federation, Telecommunications Act of 1996, Economics, History, Commissioner, Competition, CRTC, Shaw, Tribunal, TPIA, Freedom Mobile, Acquisition, Telecommunications Act, TekSavvy, Distributel, VMedia

The CRTC sets wholesale rates paid by ISPs who lease access to large carrier networks.

Key Points: 
  • The CRTC sets wholesale rates paid by ISPs who lease access to large carrier networks.
  • The wholesale arrangements between Rogers and Vidéotron were a key factor in the Competition Tribunal's Dec. 31 decision to allow the Rogers-Shaw merger.
  • "The CRTC has exclusive jurisdiction over this matter, and it must render its decision before the Minister makes his final decision on the merger."
  • TekSavvy's application requests that the CRTC also investigate whether Bell is providing unduly preferential wholesale arrangements to its recently acquired ISPs.

Minister Champagne must block the Rogers-Shaw merger and deny Vidéotron bid for Freedom Mobile

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
CRTC, Rogers, Competition, Federal court, Freedom Mobile, Federal Court of Appeal, Competition Tribunal, Competition Bureau, Internet service provider, Bell, Freedom, Cabinet, Shaw, Science, Distributel, TekSavvy

The Competition Bureau appealed the tribunal's decision to the Federal Court of Appeal, to be heard January 24th.

Key Points: 
  • The Competition Bureau appealed the tribunal's decision to the Federal Court of Appeal, to be heard January 24th.
  • "Minister Champagne must block this anticompetitive deal - or they will soon squeeze out remaining ISPs and hike consumer prices even higher."
  • TekSavvy has said federal approval for the merger must be contingent upon first enacting the CRTC's 2019 decision to lower its regulated rates.
  • However, in May of 2022, Minister Champagne declined to implement the CRTC decision and instead endorsed much higher regulated rates, as requested by Rogers and Bell.

TekSavvy announces business Unified Communications solutions

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Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Headache, ISP, Unified communications, TekSavvy, Workforce, Business continuity planning, Communication, Growth, TAC, Solution, Quebec, Online shopping

CHATHAM, ON, June 8, 2022 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. (TekSavvy), Canada's largest independent internet service provider ("ISP"), today announces the national availability of their Unified Communications solutions for business.

Key Points: 
  • CHATHAM, ON, June 8, 2022 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. (TekSavvy), Canada's largest independent internet service provider ("ISP"), today announces the national availability of their Unified Communications solutions for business.
  • Business Unified Communications from TekSavvy Business Solutions integrates voice calling, video conferencing and, instant messaging (on eligible packages) into a single expandable package.
  • TekSavvy Unified Communications packages are configurable to meet the needs of our customers.
  • By combining business solutions from TekSavvy with the expertise of our Technical Assistance Centre (TAC), our customers can focus on their own clients and growing their businesses.

Canadian consumers pay the price for Cabinet decision on internet rates

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Friday, May 27, 2022
Cabinet, Policy, Internet, Conflict of interest, Ethics, Bell, Digital divide, COVID-19, Internet service provider, CRTC, Telecommunication, TekSavvy

Cabinet proposed a new policy direction that, if adopted, may encourage the CRTC to promote competition in the future.

Key Points: 
  • Cabinet proposed a new policy direction that, if adopted, may encourage the CRTC to promote competition in the future.
  • The CRTC then arbitrarily reversed its own rate decision, resulting in higher internet prices for millions of Canadians throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • None of this apparently bothered the Cabinet enough to do the right thing for Canadian internet users.
  • TekSavvy has been proudly delivering award-winning services and fighting for consumers' rights for more than 20 years.

Integrity Commissioner to TekSavvy: CRTC Chair may have breached Conflict of Interest Act

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Thursday, May 5, 2022
Conflict, COVID-19, Act, Conflict of interest, Integrity, Record, Commissioner, Digital divide, Access, Information commissioner, House, Canadian House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights, Toronto, Internet, Health (Preservation and Protection and other Emergency Measures in the Public Interest) Act 2020, Presidential Conflicts of Interest Act, Public sector, Compliance, Public, Complaint, Bell, Ethics Commissioner (Canada), Information, Interest, Liberal government, Toronto Star, Friends, Access to Information Act, Public Sector Integrity Commissioner, CIEC, Liberal Government of New Zealand, Technology, CRTC, Interview, Ethics, Bias, Value (ethics), Public relations, Animal, Security (finance), Telus, TekSavvy, Industry

CHATHAM, ON, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada has referred TekSavvy's request for an investigation of alleged wrongdoing by CRTC Chair Ian Scott to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner (CIEC).

Key Points: 
  • CHATHAM, ON, May 5, 2022 /CNW/ - The Office of the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner of Canada has referred TekSavvy's request for an investigation of alleged wrongdoing by CRTC Chair Ian Scott to the Conflict of Interest and Ethics Commissioner (CIEC).
  • The CIEC is responsible for administering the Conflict of Interest Act, and oversees compliance of senior officials, including Governor in Council appointees such as Mr. Scott.
  • In response, the Integrity Commissioner notified TekSavvy that " since your allegation with regard to Mr. Scott's ex parte meetings may concern a possible breach of the Conflict of Interest Act, I must refer your disclosure to the Office of the CIEC."
  • The CIEC has informed TekSavvy that "the Commissioner considers all matters referred by the Public Sector Integrity Commissioner in order to determine if there is reason to believe that the Act has been contravened."

TekSavvy Launches Super-Fast Fibre Internet Service in Tilbury

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Monday, May 2, 2022
Solution, FTTH, Digital divide, ISP, Internet, Dedicated, Unified communications, Data-rate units, TekSavvy, Cable television, Internet service provider, Tilbury

CHATHAM, ON, May 2, 2022 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy"), Canada's largest independent internet service provider (ISP), is pleased to announce the launch of TekSavvy fibre-to-the-home in Tilbury.

Key Points: 
  • CHATHAM, ON, May 2, 2022 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy"), Canada's largest independent internet service provider (ISP), is pleased to announce the launch of TekSavvy fibre-to-the-home in Tilbury.
  • Fibre internet service is now available to 830 homes and businesses in Tilbury.
  • "High-speed fibre internet service is a game-changer for Tilbury," says Charlie Burns, Chief Technology Officer at TekSavvy.
  • Residents in Tilbury interested in TekSavvy Fibre Internet service can visit www.teksavvy.com/fibre or call 1-519-360-4747 for more details.

TekSavvy Launches Super-Fast Fibre Internet Service in Wallaceburg

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Tuesday, April 12, 2022
Digital divide, ISP, Dedicated, Solution, FTTH, Industry, Unified communications, TekSavvy, Data-rate units, Internet, Cable television, Internet service provider

CHATHAM, ON, April 12, 2022 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy"), Canada's largest independent internet service provider (ISP), is pleased to announce the launch of TekSavvy fibre-to-the-home in Wallaceburg.

Key Points: 
  • CHATHAM, ON, April 12, 2022 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy"), Canada's largest independent internet service provider (ISP), is pleased to announce the launch of TekSavvy fibre-to-the-home in Wallaceburg.
  • Fibre Internet service is now available to 270 homes and businesses in Wallaceburg.
  • Fibre service will continue to roll-out in Wallaceburg during the next few months, with completion scheduled for early summer 2022.
  • Residents in Wallaceburg interested in TekSavvy Fibre Internet service can visit www.teksavvy.com/fibre or call 1-519-360-4747 for more details.

TekSavvy Completes Fibre Network in Thamesville: Fibre Internet Service Now Available To Over 530 Homes and Businesses

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Monday, April 11, 2022
TekSavvy, Digital divide, Fiber, ISP, Dedicated, Solution, FTTH, Unified communications, Data-rate units, Internet, Internet service provider, Cable television

CHATHAM, ON, April 11, 2022 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy"), Canada's largest independent Internet service provider (ISP), is pleased to announce it has completed its fibre-to-the-home network in Thamesville.

Key Points: 
  • CHATHAM, ON, April 11, 2022 /CNW/ - TekSavvy Solutions Inc. ("TekSavvy"), Canada's largest independent Internet service provider (ISP), is pleased to announce it has completed its fibre-to-the-home network in Thamesville.
  • TekSavvy's Fibre service, which initially launched in Thamesville last August, is now available to over 530 homes and businesses.
  • "High-speed fibre internet service is a game-changer for Thamesville," says Charlie Burns, Chief Technology Officer at TekSavvy.
  • Residents in Thamesville interested in TekSavvy Fibre Internet service can visit www.teksavvy.com/fibre or call 1-519-360-4747 for more details.