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(Updated) Big three file skinny wireless plans with CRTC, say there’s no need for price ceiling on low cost data proposals

Bell and Telus propose 500MB for $30; Rogers 400MB for $25GATINEAU – Rogers, Bell and Telus have given the CRTC what it asked for – new data only wireless plans meant to fill a gap the Regulator sees in the market.A multifaceted wireless decision last month included decreases in wholesale wireless rates, a “no” to Wi-Fi first models, and an early review of the wholesale wireless framework that will again reconsider MVNO rules. However, as part of that, the Commission directed the big three to immediately come up new data-only wireless plans which: must not be tied to customer income;...