Telecom
PIAC calls CRTC deferral accounts decision a reasonable conclusion to a flawed regulatory adventure
Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010The CRTC Decisions today concerning the disposition of funds in deferral accounts holding excess residential subscriber rates from the 2002-2006 price cap period that were maintained by Bell Canada, TELUS, and MTS was called “a reasonable conclusion to a flawed regulatory adventure”, by the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) that represented consumers throughout a process that has lasted ...
PIAC applauds CRTC decision to allow competitors access to important broadband facilities
Tuesday, Aug 31, 2010(PIAC 31/August/2010)—Yesterday’s CRTC decision to allow competitors access to important broadband facilities owned by incumbent telephone companies and cable companies was applauded by the Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) that represented consumer groups in the proceeding that gave rise to the Commission Decision. “It is a common sense decision that speaks to the need for ...
Is Broadband Basic Service
Wednesday, Aug 18, 2010The Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC), today released a report that calls for establishing broadband as basic service for Canadians in the same way that telephone service was established as a need for every citizen in the last century. The report titled “Is Broadband Basic Service” describes the developments that have occurred in Europe and other countries worldwide that have made ...
Comments of the Public Interest Advocacy Centre associated with Industry Canada consultation on foreign ownership rules in telecommunications
Tuesday, Aug 17, 2010Public Interest Advocacy Centre (PIAC) Submission to Industry Canada Opening Canada’s Doors To Foreign Investment In Telecommunications: Options for Reform 30 July 2010 In its submissions, PIAC notes that inadequate competition, and premature deregulation of many markets has limited choice and quality of service for consumers, and led to mediocre price/value performance. Although PIAC favours ...
PIAC Submission to the Government Consultation on A Digital Economy Strategy for Canada
Thursday, Jul 29, 2010Download File: piac_submission_on_digital_economy_2010.pdf [size: 0.24 mb] PIAC Submission to the Government Consultation on A Digital Economy Strategy for Canada INTRODUCTION PIAC is grateful for the opportunity to comment on the important issues raised in the Consultation Document issued by the Government on Canada on the digital economy. Our comments are based on our work in ...