The CRTC issued a call for public input on Canadian telecom services on July 22, 2010. Details of the undertaking and how the public can participate are available on the CRTC website at www.obligationtoserve.publivate.ca
This consultation will last four weeks, from July 13 until August 10th, 2010.When the consultation is closed, all comments will appear on the CRTC’s website.
The CRTC is asking five base questions:
1. What services should be included as part of your basic telephone services today?
2. In the context of (universal basic wireline telephone access) , what role, if any, should the CRTC play in ensuring that all Canadians have access to broadband Internet service?
3. Do you think that cell phone service can be a substitute for traditional home phone landline service? Explain why or why not.
4. Do you think that wireless services (e.g. WiFi, 3G networks or satellite) can be substitutes for landline services to connect to the Internet? Explain why or why not.
5. For what activities do you use or expect to use your Internet service?
This is your chance to make your views known to the CRTC. You can be sure the industry based special interest groups will be.
