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- Switch Internet Providers Without Paying for Two Services
Matthew Leo · August 31, 2026Changing internet companies should not leave two bills behind. Use this Canadian switching checklist to confirm cancellation, protect refunds and document equip…
- CRTC Keeps Videotron’s Cheapest Internet Tiers Alive
Matthew Leo · August 30, 2026The CRTC rejected Videotron’s bid to phase out four low-speed wholesale internet tiers, preserving cheaper options used by smaller providers and budget-consciou…
- Which Cellphone and Internet Fees Are Banned in Canada?
Matthew Leo · August 30, 2026Canada’s CRTC has removed major activation, plan-change and cancellation fees. This guide explains what is banned, what can still be charged and how to dispute …
- CRTC Leaves Disconnected Mobile Numbers in Limbo
Matthew Leo · August 20, 2026A CRTC ruling leaves some former SpeakOut, Good2Go and Ztar customers without the normal route to recover their numbers—and exposes a wider exit-policy gap.
- Carrier Setup Fees Face a Real CRTC Test
Matthew Leo · August 17, 2026Bell, Rogers and TELUS must defend new device, SIM and shipping charges after Canada banned fees that discourage customers from changing telecom plans.
- Locked Phones Are Back in Canada—For Two Days
Matthew Leo · August 17, 2026Canada’s regulator has temporarily reopened the door to carrier-locked phones, but only for two business days. Buyers should know what that changes at activatio…
- Cogeco Fibre Decision Exposes a Competition Gap
Matthew Leo · August 15, 2026The CRTC let Cogeco retire cable networks without regulated fibre access for rivals. The ruling exposes a gap between network upgrades and consumer choice.
- Canada Banned Activation Fees. Here’s What Can Still Cost
Matthew Leo · August 12, 2026Canada’s activation-fee ban is now in force, but physical installation and genuinely optional products can still cost money. The fee’s purpose matters more than…
- Switch Cellphone Plans in Canada Without Losing Your Number
Matthew Leo · August 12, 2026Switching cellphone providers in Canada is straightforward if you port your number correctly, check device balances and compare the real price after promotions.
- Canada Is Rethinking the Do Not Call List
Matthew Leo · August 12, 2026The CRTC’s review of Canada’s Do Not Call rules reached its August 11 reply deadline. The bigger challenge now is spoofing, automated scams and callers that ign…
- CRTC’s One Telecom Code Could Simplify Your Rights
Matthew Leo · August 12, 2026The CRTC closed comments on merging four telecom consumer codes into one. Done well, it could make Canadian mobile, internet and TV rights far easier to underst…
- Ottawa’s Streamer Reversal Moves the Cost to Taxpayers
Matthew Leo · August 2, 2026Ottawa plans to replace a contribution from major foreign streaming services with public funding. The cultural bill remains, even if subscribers do not see it d…
- CRTC Finds $701,422 Broadband Fund Overpayment
Matthew Leo · July 29, 2026A CRTC audit found a $701,422 overpayment in a northern Manitoba broadband project. The ruling exposes why public connectivity funds need sharper oversight.
- Canadian ISPs Can Now Block Botnet Traffic
Matthew Leo · July 28, 2026The CRTC now permits broader network-level cybersecurity blocking. The framework includes safeguards, but a dissent warns that its reporting remains too weak.