Zombie James
Banned
http://www.michaelgeist.ca/2017/04/...a-crtc-crafts-full-code-zero-rating-decision/
Could have been a bit better, though:
The CRTC today released the final chapter (for now) in its net neutrality governance framework, creating policy framework that establishes strong policy safeguards against net neutrality violations and severely restricts the ability for providers to engage in zero rating practices. When combined with the federal governments clear support for net neutrality, the Canadian framework is now one of the strongest in the world, providing guidance from the providers and appropriate protections for users and innovative services.
In sum, this is a huge win for net neutrality in Canada as the CRTC was ultimately guided by its longstanding principle that telecom regulation should restrict the ability of ISPs to determine winners and losers through their power as the Internets gatekeepers. When combined with the the ITMP framework and the decisions involving Bell Mobile TV and Videotron, the CRTC has crafted a reasonable, pro-net neutrality framework that provides carriers with guidance and users whether innovative businesses or consumers with assurances that net neutrality is the law of the land. As a complaints-based mechanism there is considerable onus placed on consumers to monitor to practices and to seek enforcement, but the right framework is in place for long-term benefits to innovation and consumers.
Could have been a bit better, though:
The CRTC decision also addresses the issue of data caps, declining to ban the practice and merely monitor the situation for now.