New paper aims to debunk competition “myths” in Canadian wireless sector

MONTREAL – The Canadian wireless sector is not only well-priced, it offers better service than many other large industrialized countries, and does not need new “interventionist measures” to promote competition, according to a new publication from the Montreal Economic Institute (MEI).The organization published a new Viewpoint Monday entitled Three Myths about Competition in the Canadian Wireless Sector, timed to coincide with the start of the CRTC’s hearing into the wholesale wireless market.According to the document, wireless prices in Canada are lower than those in the United States, Japan, and Australia. Moreover, by comparing different mobile wireless service bundles in 34...