On Thu, 2006-11-16 at 08:43 -0500, Pittner, Zoltan wrote: > I am not sure how is that news system called with the display in the > elevators, however this mornig I read the following which might be of > interest to us all: > > "Ottawa orverruled CRTC decision to regulate the services provided by the > emerging VOIP providers" > > This may be good for us all.
I think this is a common misconception that the large telecom companies have been successfully spreading. Certainly they have convinced the current government. Deregulation of VoIP means that the telcos are now able to market an access independent VoIP product free from CRTC regulation. Make no mistake, this will have a huge negative impact on VoIP providers. In practical terms it means this: When a VoIP provider wins a new customer they first have to go through a number porting process to move the customers number. Telcos are now free to call the customer and offer them huge discounts to prevent them from switching. Just as the CRTC said in its original ruling, telcos will use VoIP as a loss leader to maintain their customer base. Please examine our web site www.cavp.ca where we have more information on this topic or feel free to contact me directly. -- John Lange President Canadian Association of Voice Over IP Service Providers. 1-866-940-CAVP (2287)
