Press Releases

List of our press releases, in reverse chronological order.

Spotlight turns to data caps, as CRTC study reveals skyrocketing data usage along with ongoing telecom price increases

October 26th, 2016
One week before high-profile CRTC hearing on data caps and Internet pricing, Commission's own study confirms data usage surged 40% from 2014 to 2015
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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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Incumbent telecom providers’ efforts to artificially inflate wholesale rates ‘very disturbing,’ says CRTC Chairman Blais

October 6th, 2016
Regulator steps in to significantly reduce wholesale high-speed access rates charged to independent ISPs, after finding telecom giants ignored accepted costing principles
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OpenMedia submits intervention to critical Supreme Court of Canada case that could shape the future of free expression online

October 5th, 2016
Today’s deadline sees all intervenors submit arguments in a case that Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin has called one of the most important the Court will hear this year
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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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CRTC decision paves way for affordable fibre Internet choice, but could have gone further to ensure level playing field

September 20th, 2016
Customers can now look forward to accessing high-speed fibre Internet from affordable indie providers, but some surprising choices by CRTC will limit the range of competitive options available to Canadians
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EU Commission formally proposes Link Tax to European Parliament as part of new Copyright Directive

September 14th, 2016
Commission submits “some of the worst copyright rules in the world” to the European Parliament, including unprecedented new Link Tax powers for publishing giants
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New report reveals potential extent of invasive Stingray phone surveillance in Canada

September 13th, 2016
OpenMedia calls on Minister Goodale to address this blatant violation of Canadians' Charter rights in the government's security consultation
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Critical Supreme Court case could shape future of the Internet

September 13th, 2016
OpenMedia is intervening in Supreme Court of Canada case that will have vast implications for global free expression online
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