Press Releases

List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.

Looking for unlimited Internet? You’re much better off with an indie provider, finds new report

October 13th, 2016
Report reveals that independent Internet providers offer consumers much better deals on data caps and overage charges than the large telcos
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Privacy Commissioner’s Annual Report confirms that system is broken when it comes to Bill C-51 and CSE metadata sharing

September 27th, 2016
OpenMedia says Privacy Commissioner’s findings underscore the need for a complete repeal of Bill C-51 and an end to the bulk collection of Canadians’ metadata
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Consumer advocates highlight industry support for ending data caps and upholding Net Neutrality in CRTC consultation

September 21st, 2016
Rogers’ opposition to zero-rating and moves by U.S. firms Netflix and T-Mobile suggest Canadian telecoms should follow their lead and offer unlimited data plans
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Advocates warn leaked EU copyright directive is worse than feared

August 31st, 2016
Draft laws confirm unprecedented new powers for large publishers that will stifle online innovation and dissemination of news and information in the European Union
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Rock Against the TPP! Free Toronto Concert Sept. 16

August 24th, 2016
The Rock Against the TPP concert roadshow is coming to Toronto!
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CRTC review offers Canadians a welcome opportunity to improve Wireless Code’s customer safeguards

July 28th, 2016
Three years after Wireless Code was first published, it’s clear there’s room for improvement in protecting Canadians from Big Telecom mistreatment
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Over 500,000 comments to EU regulators: protect net neutrality

July 22nd, 2016
Academics, technology leaders, the web's inventor, and over 500,000 people write to EU regulator BEREC in one clear, unified message: protect net neutrality.
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OpenMedia announces new Executive Director

July 18th, 2016
OpenMedia is pleased to announce the selection of Laura Tribe as its new Executive Director.
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As Canadians continue to ‘cut the cord, advocates urge CRTC to end data caps

July 12th, 2016
New information published by the CRTC reveals that 200,000 Canadians ‘cut the cord’ on traditional TV services from 2014 to 2015
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CRTC upholds Canadians’ right to access fibre Internet through independent providers

June 29th, 2016
Decision will ensure that smaller indie ISPs can offer next generation fibre Internet on a level playing field with the large telcos
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