CRTC approves Rogers’ takeover of Shaw broadcasting, but with costly conditions
Earlier this month, a House of Commons committee said the proposed multibillion-dollar takeover of one of Canada's largest telecoms should not proceed.
View ArticleRogers’ takeover of Shaw clears CRTC hurdle. Here’s what happens next
Experts say the true test of the $26-billion deal will be whether federal regulators will also green-light Rogers' takeover of Shaw's wireless, internet and home phone services
View ArticleMonths after new regulations, Manitobans still inundated with scam calls
It's been more than three months since the CRTC required new technology to prevent scam calls. But those measures don't appear to be working as well as they should be.
View Article368 calling: New Alberta area code launches Saturday
The 368 area code is the result of a decision by the CRTC and is intended to meet the continuously growing demand for new telephone numbers, according to a news release.
View ArticleGoogle warns Canada’s online news bill could force subsidies on biased outlets
The bill, known as C-18 in Parliament, would make tech giants such as Google and Meta pay for reusing news produced by Canadian news organizations.
View ArticleOttawa unveils new CRTC rules aimed at lowering phone, internet prices
Ottawa will require the telecom regulator to allow smaller internet service providers to access the big telecom companies' networks and take action on wholesale prices.
View ArticleGoogle warns every MP, senator not to fast track Canadian online news bill
In its letter to MPs and senators, Google warns that Bill C-18 needs more scrutiny because of multiple flaws that could have far-reaching consequences.
View ArticleCRTC tells Radio-Canada to apologize for offensive language on air
The CRTC has ruled that Radio-Canada must apologize and review its practices after a host and commentator made repeated use of the N-word on air in 2020.
View ArticleRadio-Canada personalities urge broadcaster to fight CRTC N-word decision
Signatories of the open letter acknowledge that the N-word is loaded, but they say it is rarely used on air and only in a factual context that is not offensive or dehumanizing.
View ArticleRogers stock tumbles after outage raises concerns over Shaw merger
Rogers' network outage on Friday could raise more questions about the telecom's pending merger with Shaw Communications, analysts said Monday.
View ArticleRogers outage: CRTC to investigate ‘root cause’ of network failure
Canada's telecom regulatory agency will review the Rogers Communications outage that left customers and businesses without cell phone or internet service for hours on Friday.
View ArticleCRTC orders Rogers to give ‘comprehensive explanation’ for outage by July 22
Friday’s outage has placed a spotlight on the vulnerability of Canada’s internet and cellphone network, which is dominated by Rogers, Bell and Telus.
View ArticleRadio-Canada to appeal CRTC N-word decision and apologize to complainant
The French arm of the CBC says the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission overstepped its authority by interfering in journalistic independence.
View ArticleCogeco Communications Q3 profit increases 5% to $100.3 million
The Montreal-based company says profit attributable to shareholders was the equivalent of $2.16 per diluted share, up from $2.01 per share or $95.7 million a year earlier.
View ArticleRogers says it couldn’t have revived emergency services any faster during outage
Rogers says in a submission to the federal telecom regulator that it could not have restored emergency services any faster during a widespread service outage earlier this month.
View ArticleRogers will spend $250M to create ‘always on’ network to guard against...
Rogers has teed up a quarter-billion dollars in spending to make sure its entire network isn't vulnerable to an outage, the company's CEO testified on Monday.
View ArticleTelus wants to add a 1.5% processing fee for credit card payments this fall
Telus is asking the CRTC if it can pass on credit card fees to customers starting this fall.
View ArticleRogers says network upgrades after outage will cost $261M, but no timeline given
Rogers Communications is set to spend $261 million to overhaul its network in an effort to prevent future outages like the one that knocked out service in July.
View ArticleCanada to launch 988 mental health crisis hotline in fall 2023. Here’s how it...
The CRTC said that calls and texts to 988 will help Canadians in need obtain counselling. It will be available from coast to coast, 24/7, and free of charge.
View ArticleCRTC launches internal review into rewarding funds in wake of Marouf controversy
The CRTC has been criticized after a group aligned with Laith Marouf, who has been accused of antisemitism, recovered costs for participating in hearings.
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