First deregulated telecom markets in Canada (0)
July 27th, 2007 · by Heri · Technology
The Canadian Radio-Television and Telecommunications Commission, or CRTC, has deregulated local markets in Fort Murray, Alberta; and in main New Brunswick and Nova Scotia cities. This means in practice that Bell or Telus can offer new prices without asking approval from CRTC first. The deregulation covers landlines, internet, voip and digital TV. There is no word though about mobile phone services, and no news either when exactly this will happen in Québec.
The deregulation will in theory provide more competition and more affordable services for consumers. It also makes the market even, with Bell and Telus having now the same rights and obligations as Rogers and Videotron.
