Net Neutrality

It’s Official: Gamers have Caught Rogers Violating Internet Openness Rules

CRTC’s enforcement division to handle complaint against Rogers restricting access to online services

October 27, 2011— The Canadians Gamers Organization’s (CGO) current battle against Rogers hit a major milestone today. The CRTC sent a letter to the CGO today stating that their complaint against Rogers limiting access to online games—which violated Canada’s Internet openness rules—would be moved to its enforcement division for further action. Though the exact nature of the penalty Rogers will face is still unknown, the CGO and pro-Internet organization OpenMedia.ca, are glad to see the CRTC finally recognize that Rogers has been breaking rules and restricting online choice. Read more »

Will the CRTC try to regulate online video content?

Posted by Lindsey Pinto on Wednesday, May 25, 2011 - 17:56

The CRTC announced today that are asking Canadians to provide data and information on 'online broadcasting services', also known as over-the-top or OTT content, due to their potential impact on the broadcasting system. Read more »

Why Do You Think the Internet is Worth Saving?

Posted by Steve Anderson on Sunday, January 23, 2011 - 14:33

I was recently invited to speak at an event put on by Gen Why called the “Why We Do It Party”. What made the event interesting, besides the eclectic mix of speakers, creative performers and participants; was that they asked the speakers to talk about why they do what they do. Read more »

CRTC Calls Out Rogers For Internet Throttling

CRTC asks the cable giant to come clean with customers

January 14, 2011 – Last fall Rogers customers reported problems accessing content after the company experimented with its traffic-slowing technology. A Canadian citizen, Mr. Justin McKillican, complained that the cable giant broke the CRTC’s Net Neutrality (Traffic Management) rules by not disclosing the practice. Read more »