Monday, November 2nd, 2020
In episode 3 of PIAC's podcast, "We Fight for That", we explore the world of "wholesale" regulation of Internet service and why it matters to consumers with Matt Stein, CNOC President and Chairman, and Distributel CEO. Wholesale regulation of Internet (and wireless, maybe?) is fundamental to competition in Canadian telecommunications services. We give a short lecture on the concept and then interview Matt Stein, CNOC President and Chairman, and Distributel CEO, to bring listeners up to date on recent disputes about wholesale rates for Internet service and how this arcane regulatory question affects the price consumers pay for Internet as well as the choice of providers and innovation in the industry. Matt reveals why consumers should have optimism that things are going in the right direction.
Tuesday, November 18th, 2008
Getting on the DNCL - And Staying There!
Thursday, October 2nd, 2008
What are the rules that the telemarketers must follow?
Friday, September 26th, 2008
How YOU can prevent annoying telemarketing calls
Friday, March 14th, 2008
Consumer Groups May Nominate and Vote for Two Consumer Groups Directors on the CCTS Board
Friday, May 4th, 2007
A telecommunications ombudsman for Canada
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
Before the House of Commons Standing Committee Industry, Natural Resources, Science and Technology February 27, 2007
Wednesday, April 11th, 2007
Before the House of Commons Standing Committee Industry, Natural Resources, Science and Technology October 19, 2006
Tuesday, April 3rd, 2007
PIAC supports rural and remote broadband initiatives - but not by raising rates to all ratepayers for other stated purposes
Tuesday, November 8th, 2005
In April of this year, in response to the lobbying of Canada's large telephone companies, the federal government created a panel of three industry experts to review the way telephone service and telecommunications should be regulated.