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Digital policy can’t just be about wireless pricing, says new report


TORONTO – With the national dialogue stuck on familiar battle lines of lower prices versus network investment, Boston Consulting Group’s Centre for Canada’s Future published a new report today reminding the industry, the public and especially policy makers there are no simple black and white decisions here.It’s complicated. Government and the CRTC must balance affordability with the need for quality, availability, investment, and innovation to enable the best outcome for Canada’s digital infrastructure. It isn’t easy.The report estimates the benefits of what its authors see as the coming digital revolution could add $200 billion or more per year to Canada’s...