[Advisors] Fwd: Over 15, 000 Canadians respond to Let's Talk Broadband Internet questionnaire

[Marita Moll]

This is an important part of the process -- and Canadians are clearly 
anxious to have a say. If you (like me) haven't filled out this 
questionnaire yet,  Feb. 29 is the deadline.

https://97.ca/ekos/cwx.cgi?EN:01616R

Marita

-------- Original Message --------
Subject: 	Over 15,000 Canadians respond to Let's Talk Broadband Internet 
questionnaire
Date: 	Fri, 5 Feb 2016 20:31:56 -0400
From: 	Beaton <brian.beaton at KNET.CA>
Reply-To: 	Beaton <brian.beaton at KNET.CA>
To: 	FIRSTMILE at LISTSERV.UNB.CA



FYI .. From http://news.gc.ca/web/article-en.do?nid=1028329 .. As well, 
anyone is welcomed to submit a comment to the BSO hearings that will be 
"on record" .. To submit a comment go to 
https://services.crtc.gc.ca/pub/CommentForm/Default-Defaut.aspx?EN=2015-134&ET=N&S=A&PA=A&PT=A&PST=A&_ga=1.157403896.392797493.1454460031 
<https://services.crtc.gc.ca/pub/CommentForm/Default-Defaut.aspx?EN=2015-134&ET=N&S=A&PA=A&PT=A&PST=A&_ga=1.157403896.392797493.1454460031> ..


  Over 15,000 Canadians respond to Let's Talk Broadband Internet
  questionnaire

Canadians still have time to have their say!

January 19, 2016 -- Gatineau -- Canadian Radio-television and 
Telecommunications Commission

In just 5 days, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications 
Commission (CRTC) has already received over 15,000 responses to its 
questionnaire on telecom services, indicating that the topic is an 
important issue for many Canadians.

The CRTC is currently reviewing the telecommunications services, 
including broadband Internet services, offered across the country. 
Canadians are invited to share their views on topics such as broadband 
availability, how they communicate and service pricing by filling out a 
simple questionnaire <http://www.ekos.com/crtce>.

As it is important to hear from Canadians across the country on these 
topics, the CRTC is using both online and more traditional methods to 
facilitate people's participation, even from individuals who are not online.

Canadians who cannot access the questionnaire online may call 
1-877-249-CRTC (2782) to fill it out over the phone with an agent or to 
request a paper copy. (A prepaid return envelope will be supplied.) 
Canadians may also send a fax to 819-994-0218 to request a copy to 
complete and send back. The responses to the questionnaire (online, 
phone, fax or mail) must be completed and received by the CRTC by 
February 29, 2016.

Canadians who want to file interventions or request to appear at a 
public hearing in April 2016 have until February 8, 2016 to inform the 
CRTC. They can do so by:

    * filling out the online form
      <https://services.crtc.gc.ca/pub/CommentForm/Default-Defaut.aspx?lang=e&EN=2015-134&ET=N&S=A&PA=A&PT=A&PST=A&_ga=1.234238046.1758651949.1424789441>;
    * writing to the Secretary General, CRTC, Ottawa, Ontario K1A ON2; or
    * sending a fax to 819-994-0218.

The CRTC will be conducting focus groups in small communities across 
Canada where a large percentage of the population is underserved or 
unserved by modern telecommunications services.


    Quick Facts

    * The CRTC initiated a review of basic telecommunications services
      in April 2015.
    * The CRTC is reviewing the telecommunications services available in
      Canada in order to be in step with Canadians' current and future
      needs.
    * Currently, basic telecommunications services include:
          o capability to connect to the Internet via low-speed data
            transmission at local rates;
          o individual line local touch-tone service;
          o access to the long distance network, operator/directory
            assistance services, enhanced calling features and privacy
            protection features, emergency services, voice message relay
            service; and
          o a printed copy of the current local telephone directory upon
            request.
    * The CRTC's current policy was established in 1999 and reviewed in
      2011.
    * Canadians are invited to fill out a questionnaire to help the CRTC
      shape the future of telecommunications services in Canada.
    * The CRTC received nearly 10,000 responses in the first 24 hours
      after making the questionnaire available on Thursday, January 14.
    * The CRTC has not made any decision regarding possible outcomes of
      this process.
    * The CRTC is holding a public hearing on these issues starting
      April 11, 2016 in Gatineau, Québec.


    Quote

    "The fact that many Canadians have responded so quickly tells us
    that our review of telecom services is timely, necessary and
    important. We look forward to hearing from even more people as we
    consider the services that Canadians need to fully participate in
    the digital economy. We have worked to make the process as simple as
    possible. So no matter where you live, we hope to hear from you."

    - Jean-Pierre Blais, Chairman and CEO, CRTC


    Associated Links

Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2015-134 - Review of basic 
telecommunications services 
<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2015/2015-134.htm>
Telecom Notice of Consultation CRTC 2015-134-3 
<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/archive/2015/2015-134-3.htm>
Questionnaire <http://www.ekos.com/crtce>
Let's Talk Broadband Internet! Web page 
<http://www.crtc.gc.ca/talkbroadband>
Have your say! CRTC Video <https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zCcFpDHP-Z4>

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