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Videotron adds services to Unlimited Music catalog while CRTC ponders DPP

MONTREAL – Videotron took the rather bold step of announcing the addition of Apple Music to its controversial Unlimited Music service, while it awaits the CRTC’s ruling on differential pricing practices (DPP).The service, which exempts music streaming services like Google Play, Stingray and Spotify from data caps under certain mobile plans, was the catalyst for the CRTC’s recent hearing into differential pricing practices related to Internet and wireless data plans.  A decision on that is expected in the first quarter of 2017.Videotron said Thursday that it is working to expand the list of partners, which currently stands at 15, involved...