Press Releases

List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.

Federal government announces $1.7 billion investment for high-speed Internet, but questions as to implementation remain

March 19th, 2019
The new coordinated broadband fund is a critical commitment from the government, but missing details on the implementation of the plan leave doubt as to how far this promise will go.
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OpenMedia applauds new bill to restore Net Neutrality in the U.S.

March 6th, 2019
Enshrining Net Neutrality into legislation is critical step for a free and open Internet
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ISED’s new direction for CRTC puts customers first

February 26th, 2019
Policy direction paves the path for new entrants, smaller providers, and increased telecom affordability
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CRTC acknowledges Big Telecom’s sales practices are problematic, but without any commitment for next steps

February 20th, 2019
CRTC fails to provide any penalties to offending telecoms, or accountability to prevent these behaviours from continuing.
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Canadians’ mobile data usage slow to increase, while Big Telecom’s revenues continue to grow

December 20th, 2018
CRTC’s annual report shows that data usage serves the greatest revenue growth for Bell, Telus and Rogers
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CRTC’s wireless affordability decision will further Canada’s digital divide

December 17th, 2018
Today’s decision on low-cost data-only plans treats those who need affordable plans as second-class citizens.
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OpenMedia welcomes new members to Board of Directors

December 7th, 2018
OpenMedia is happy to announce that three new community members have joined its Board of Directors.
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ISED called out for having ‘no plan’ for much-needed remote & rural connectivity

November 20th, 2018
New report from Auditor General slams federal government for failing to meet needs of Canadians
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Huge win for Canadians as CRTC rejects Bell’s website blocking proposal

October 2nd, 2018
Welcome ruling protects Canada from overreaching censorship agency, deferring jurisdiction to reviews of the Copyright, Telecommunications and Broadcasting Acts
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New NAFTA agreement’s copyright rules will cost Canadians millions

October 1st, 2018
This is a terrible deal for Canadians. These draconian copyright provisions must be rejected.
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