Competition Bureau calls foul on sports streaming service marketing

OTTAWA – In what might be considered a curious move, the Competition Bureau posted a consumer alert on its website Monday, cautioning customers to read the fine print before they sign up for sports streaming services this season.Titled “Foul play: sports streaming packages’ fine print can hide true terms and conditions”, the Competition Bureau’s consumer alert suggests providers of sports streaming services may be less than upfront about potential blackouts of certain games in the packages they market to consumers, among other things.“Canadian sports fans signing up for sports streaming services this season should be aware that important information about...