Cable / Telecom News

CRTC wireless code now in force

OTTAWA – The CRTC’s new wireless code of conduct officially came into effect Monday, designed to make it easier for Canadians to understand their contracts for cellphones and other mobile devices, plus outline their basic rights.The wireless code will apply to all new contracts signed as of December 2, 2013. It will also apply to existing contracts that are renewed or extended, or where the key terms are amended, as of that same date. In addition, the code will apply to all wireless contracts as of June 3, 2015, regardless of when they were signed.Among other things, the wireless code will...