CRTC decisions have MTS Allstream "seriously concerned"

WINNIPEG – MTS Allstream called Monday’s CRTC decision “harmful to consumers”, and accused the federal broadcasting regulator of “catering to a specific interest instead of addressing the real issues facing the industry”. "These decisions represent a serious set back for consumers - reducing the possibility for innovation and increasing costs without providing any real benefits”, said Chief Corporate Officer Chris Peirce, in a statement issued Tuesday. The company predicted that the new fees could cost their customers at least $50 to $100 per year, as well as reduce investment in infrastructure, hinder innovation and reduce choice. “Indeed the obligations for...