Review and vary filed over local calling areas
West Coast Teltech Ltd. and A&A Call Link Telesolutions Ltd. have filed a review and vary application over two CRTC decisions on expanding local calling areas. The commission established a new framework for amalgamated cities in Telecom Decision 2002-56 (NL, Sept. 23/02). It imposed a three-year term for foregone toll revenue in Telecom Decision 2003-27 (NL, May 20/03).

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The opinions expressed in this editorial are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Decima Reports.

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Terry Mosey has been appointed chair of the board of Northwestel. He was recently named president, customer operations at Bell Canada after serving as president of Bell Ontario (NL, May 20/03). Paul Flaherty, president of Northwestel, adds the title of CEO at the BCE Inc. property.

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CRTC opens up MDU market to local telco competition
In Telecom Decision 2003-45, the CRTC is providing access to multi-dwelling units (MDUs) to all local service providers. Among the provisions of the 31-page ruling is the prohibition of exclusive arrangements between telcos and building owners.

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Canada remains in the top 10 nations when it comes to DSL penetration, recently released figures show. Although cable modems remain popular, the main competing technology is holding its own.

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Reaction to the massive report of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage is mixed at best. People in and around the telecom sector are not in agreement with many of the study's key recommendations.

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One of the country's major CLECs is operating under a new name but does not plan any major changes to its basic business strategy. AT&T Canada has changed its moniker to Allstream Corp., effective immediately. Because of contractual problems with AT&T Corp. in the United States, the Canadian company had to come up with a new handle by September.

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The CRTC's call for a consumer bill of rights (CBOR) is meeting with approval from all sides of the debate. But some still see the move as only the first step in an ongoing process.

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