CRTC calls for comments on Internet traffic management

OTTAWA and GATINEAU – The CRTC has launched an online consultation to gather views on Internet traffic management practices. Referencing the popularity of video streaming and peer-to-peer networking, the Commission’s press release said that some Internet service providers (ISPs) maintain that this growth in traffic can cause congestion, especially during peak times, which has led to some ISPs managing the flow of traffic on their networks or adopting "new business models". The CRTC said that it will examine “the current practices of ISPs operating in Canada”, plus those that could be adopted in the future. The proceeding's main objective is to determine whether...