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The CRTC is listening: update from OpenMedia.ca

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In this week's update, the Big Three's unchecked dominance of the cell phone market has led to Canadians paying some of the highest fees in the industrialized world and being forced into some of the most punitive customer service situations. Fortunately, the CRTC is looking into national rules that could help. Tell them what you think here.

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