Bell’s 60-day device locking an apparent breach of Wireless Code: CRTC

The CRTC last week in a letter informed Bell that the telecom’s recent move to start selling wireless devices locked to Bell’s network for 60 days is in apparent breach of the Wireless Code. Bell has until May 16 to explain to the CRTC how it intends to ensure it remains in compliance with the unlocking rules set out in the Code, which requires service providers to ensure devices are unlocked at or before the time of sale, without requiring any specific action on the part of the customer. The CRTC’s missive was in response to a letter sent in confidence by...