Industry Minister Champagne asks CRTC to look into wireless roaming fees on the rise

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Industry Minister Francois\u002DPhilippe Champagne is asking the federal telecommunications regulator to look into wireless roaming fees.

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In a letter to CRTC chairperson and CEO Vicky Eatrides, Champagne says the regulator’s wireless code does not prevent carriers from increasing international roaming fees.From our newsroom to your inbox at noon, the latest headlines, stories, opinion and photos from the Toronto Sun.By clicking on the sign up button you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. You may unsubscribe any time by clicking on the unsubscribe link at the bottom of our emails or any newsletter.

The minister has previously directed the agency to implement new rules to enhance consumer rights, affordability, competition and universal access.

 

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Thanks Toronto Sun Industry Minister is trying for us! Would he try stop my Amazon daily calls about my account as don't have one!Thought no more nuisance calls?

We don't need a survey or a study. Canada pays some of the highest rates in the world. Just ask all the illegal immigrants coming into the country

Yup, indeed! These digital mafia are making millions on that!

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Uh huh sure. They haven’t done a thing for 20 years with the telecom providers. They’re going to start now?

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