Feds tell Commission to de-reg some VoIP

TORONTO –The federal government has altered the CRTC’s VoIP decision, calling on the commission to refrain from economic regulation of certain Voice-over-Internet Protocol services. "Canada's telecommunications landscape has changed dramatically in recent years, and it's time for our regulatory approach to evolve as well," said Industry Minister Maxime Bernier. "A more competitive environment will translate into greater choice, newer products and better services for the Canadian consumer." Earlier this year, the Governor in Council had referred Telecom Decision CRTC 2005-28, Regulatory Framework for Voice Communications Services Using Internet Protocol, back to the CRTC for reconsideration. This decision was re-examined in...