Bill,
Thanks for bringing this to everyone's attention (and Hugh, thanks for
reminding us).
Here's what I wrote to them:
The internet is critical infrastructure that should not be owned or
controlled by any one entity. Perhaps we can use roads and highways as
an analogy. There are companies who can and do profit from building our
roads, but we, the society, still own those roads. An instructive
exception to this is the 407ETR, which is private, has no competition,
and is one of the most expensive toll roads in the world. Society does
not benefit when companies are allowed to monopolize infrastructure.
Not sure if it'll help, but I guess every little bit . . .
Jim
Bill Sandiford wrote:
All:
I apologize in advance for the cross-posting between lists, however I felt this was
of significant enough importance to justify it (hopefully Simon and Dave agree with
my assessment). I suggest that any discussion of this topic take place on the
general list ([email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>).
There is a lot of regulatory proceedings going on right now. These proceedings
are actually what is taking up the most of my time these days. The most
important of which are the following
http://www.ic.gc.ca/eic/site/smt-gst.nsf/eng/sf09316.html
We are opposing the Bell and Telus petitions and supporting the Allstream
petition.
Bell is basically petitioning Governor in Council to overturn CRTC decisions
that they don't like. There are huge implications to this, especially in these
few cases.
But more importantly Bell has recently filed a tariff notice for what is known
as UBB (Usage based billing)
http://www.crtc.gc.ca/8740/eng/2009/b2_7181.htm
UBB will force wholesalers (like Telnet, Teksavvy, and others) to enforce 60
GB/month caps on our subscribers and bill for usage above 60GB. Bell is asking
the CRTC for this to be effective May 31, 2009. As you will see from the link
above, Telnet (in association with some others) have already filed a letter
with the CRTC asking that interim approval of this tariff not be granted as we
plan to intervene and fight this tariff.
Have a read of the files in the links.
Regards,
Bill Sandiford
Telnet Communications
905-674-2000 x100
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