Konrad von Finckenstein

Canada's Independent ISPs say CRTC ignoring Government pledge on telecom affordability

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Friday, May 28, 2021
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Department of Canadian Heritage, Government of Canada, Internet service provider, Government, Telecommunications, Konrad von Finckenstein

It also calculated that independent ISPs had overpaid the big telcos more than $325 million since 2016.

Key Points: 
  • It also calculated that independent ISPs had overpaid the big telcos more than $325 million since 2016.
  • The large telephone and cable companies took the CRTC's decision to court, then lobbied it to the Federal government, and also complained to the CRTC that the wholesale rates were too low.
  • In today's decision, which took years to arrive at, the CRTC sided with large telecom companies, and reinstated old, higher rates.
  • CNOC is the voice of Canadian independent ISPs, representing more than 30 competitive telecommunications providers that operate wireline and/or wireless networks in many regions of Canada.

Response by the Government of Canada to petitions concerning CRTC wholesale Internet rates

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Saturday, August 15, 2020
Department of Canadian Heritage, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Government of Canada, Internet in Canada, Telecommunications, 9(1)(h) order, Mass media in Canada, Net neutrality in Canada, Broadband, Konrad von Finckenstein

"In June 2019, our government directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to consider how its decisions can promote competition, affordability, consumer interests and innovation.

Key Points: 
  • "In June 2019, our government directed the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to consider how its decisions can promote competition, affordability, consumer interests and innovation.
  • In particular, the CRTC was asked to consider the extent to which these decisions can encourage all forms of competition and investment.
  • "In August 2019, the CRTC set new wholesale rates to be paid by competitor Internet service providers that access the high-speed networks of cable and telephone companies.
  • "Our government is working hard to make sure that all Canadians have the access to high-speed Internet.

Competition Bureau study finds that many Canadians benefit from choice of Internet providers

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Wednesday, August 7, 2019
Information and communications technology, Telecommunications, Technology, Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission, Department of Canadian Heritage, Internet, Konrad von Finckenstein, Net neutrality

The study found that the majority of Canadians currently obtain their Internet services from traditional telephone and cable companies.

Key Points: 
  • The study found that the majority of Canadians currently obtain their Internet services from traditional telephone and cable companies.
  • However, the Bureau also found that CRTC regulations that allow independent Internet providers to buy access to telecom companies' networks have created more choice for consumers.
  • With more options, a growing number of Canadians are switching to independent Internet providers.
  • This study is part of our broader efforts to promote competition and innovation in this industry, so that more Canadians benefit from lower prices and increased choice in Internet services."