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CRTC Completes Ownership Review of Mobilicity

In the CRTC’s Upcoming CRTC Decisions and Regulatory Policies: 3 May to 7 May 2010, the regulatory body mentioned the ownership and control review for Data & Audio-Visual Enterprises Wireless Inc. or Mobilicity. The company was formerly called DAVE Wireless. … Continue reading

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Public Mobile Gets OK from CRTC

It surprised no-one, but Public Mobile has gotten the go-ahead from the CRTC. Its ownership structure was approved by the regulatory body and the company can open its doors in mid-May. Public Mobile obtained wireless spectrum at a government option … Continue reading

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CRTC Continues Status Quo, Allows Throttling of Web Traffic

Canada’s big telecom firms will continue to be allowed to regulate internet traffic, says the CRTC. Canada’s telecommunications regulator will allow Canada’s firms the ability to restrict traffic on their internet networks, but the rules have changed somewhat. The CRTC … Continue reading

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CRTC Says Cell Phones and TV Must Be More Blind-Accessible

New rules from Canada’s telecommunications regulator will ensure that cell phones and text messaging services will be more accessible to the blind. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission is setting up rules that will be monitored by a working group … Continue reading

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Canada’s Cellular 911 Woes Continue

Canadian wireless providers must be in the position to offer technology that locates 911 callers, but a new study suggests that they won’t be ready in time. While the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission (CRTC) mandates wireless service providers to … Continue reading

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Canada’s “Poor” 911 Service?

According to Canada’s public safety experts, Canada is “late in the game” when it comes to mobile phones and accurate, safe 911 service. In comparison to Europe or the United States, Canada is apparently lacking in accuracy standards in terms … Continue reading

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