CBC covers the usage-based billing (UBB) hearing
Channel: OpenMedia
Date: 2011-07-17

Stand up against big telecom price-gouging here: http://stopthemeter.ca

Monday, July 11, marked the beginning of a two-week-long CRTC hearing on Internet metering. This is the result of Canadians signing our online petition, their engagement with Internet openness and affordability issues, and their ongoing efforts to spread the word.

Phone and cable companies want to put a pay meter on your Internet use.

We're looking at a future where big telecom companies will charge per byte for Internet use, the way they do with smart phones. If we allow this to happen Canadians will have no choice but to pay MUCH more for less Internet. Big phone and cable companies are obviously trying to gouge Canadians, control the Internet market, and ensure that we continue to subscribe to their television services.

This will crush innovative services, Canada's digital competitiveness, social progress, and your wallet.

Take a stand against price gouging by big phone and cable companies at http://www.StopTheMeter.ca