So, if Rogers, Bell, and Telus thought that they could push back on the CRTC so that they didn’t have to adhere to the wireless code of conduct this winter, they have another thing coming. There are two efforts underway to fight the big three. OpenMedia.ca, who are a group that engages, educates, and empowers people to safeguard affordable telco services through citizen-driven campaigns is asking for donations to fight this:
In June Canadians won a new Code of Conduct that ends restrictive three-year contracts, caps data roaming fees, and makes it easier to switch to a new provider.
The Big Three don’t want to play by the new rules. Instead, they want to continue price-gouging Canadians until nearly 2017! And now they’re taking the whole country to court to try to get their way.
The court documents specifically mention “members of the public”. It’s you. It’s all Canadians that are now being attacked using a federal court.
Now, stand with OpenMedia.ca by contributing what you can today. With your help, we can build on our winning track record, galvanize nationwide opposition, and put a stop to this out-of-control greed.
Adding to this, is Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper. His FaceBook page has this on it as of yesterday:
Sign the petition if you believe Canadians will benefit from more choice and greater competition among wireless providers: http://www.conservative.ca/Wireless
Now this is being hosted by the Conservative Party website, so the cynic in me says that this isn’t just about helping consumers and may also be about getting the names of voters for a federal election in 2015. But even if that part of this is true, the fact that even the Prime Minister is getting involved shows how big this is becoming. Factoring in both campaigns, it shows that maybe the big three telcos have miscalculated. Perhaps if these campaigns gain steam, there might be the beginnings of change. Though, I still stand by what I’ve been saying for some time about how real change in the Canadian wireless industry will be achieved.
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Pressure Mounts On Canadian Wireless Providers
So, if Rogers, Bell, and Telus thought that they could push back on the CRTC so that they didn’t have to adhere to the wireless code of conduct this winter, they have another thing coming. There are two efforts underway to fight the big three. OpenMedia.ca, who are a group that engages, educates, and empowers people to safeguard affordable telco services through citizen-driven campaigns is asking for donations to fight this:
In June Canadians won a new Code of Conduct that ends restrictive three-year contracts, caps data roaming fees, and makes it easier to switch to a new provider.
The Big Three don’t want to play by the new rules. Instead, they want to continue price-gouging Canadians until nearly 2017! And now they’re taking the whole country to court to try to get their way.
The court documents specifically mention “members of the public”. It’s you. It’s all Canadians that are now being attacked using a federal court.
Now, stand with OpenMedia.ca by contributing what you can today. With your help, we can build on our winning track record, galvanize nationwide opposition, and put a stop to this out-of-control greed.
Adding to this, is Canadian Prime Minister Steven Harper. His FaceBook page has this on it as of yesterday:
Sign the petition if you believe Canadians will benefit from more choice and greater competition among wireless providers: http://www.conservative.ca/Wireless
Now this is being hosted by the Conservative Party website, so the cynic in me says that this isn’t just about helping consumers and may also be about getting the names of voters for a federal election in 2015. But even if that part of this is true, the fact that even the Prime Minister is getting involved shows how big this is becoming. Factoring in both campaigns, it shows that maybe the big three telcos have miscalculated. Perhaps if these campaigns gain steam, there might be the beginnings of change. Though, I still stand by what I’ve been saying for some time about how real change in the Canadian wireless industry will be achieved.
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