TechVibes: 77% of cell phone users see positive effects of competition

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The independent cell phone companies that we *do* have in Canada were created after a 2008 auction for crucial wireless infrastructure—after the government decided to make the auction's rules favour competition, and not just the Big 3. This is what we want the government to do for the upcoming auction.

That's where this item comes in: A survey was taken that indicated, 2008 auction in mind, that indicates 77% of Canadians who own a cellphone believe that the increase in competition from the new players—Public Mobile, Mobilicity, Wind, etc.—had been positive.

Let's keep pushing for cell phone market competition, so that even more than 77% see lower prices, fewer contracts, and less disrespectful customer service.

Article by Knowlton Thomas for TechVibes:

A recent survey commissioned by Wind Mobile found that 77% of Canadians who own a cellphone believe that the increase in wireless competition from the new entrants—Public Mobile, Mobilicity, etc.—has been positive. 54% feel that wireless prices have come down in the last 2 years.

Furthermore, 86% of mobile device-touting Canadians agree that there are more choices available for mobile phone service plans now than there were two years ago. And 74% feel that they have more freedom without contracts. Read more »

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