SaskSurfer
join:2000-11-16
Regina, SK
3 edits |  Re: Canada regulates VoIP
My other beef is with the spin that some media and posters in other forums are putting on this ... that this decision is a good thing because it allows the cable companies to break into the telecom companies 'monopoly' on local service, and prevents the telephone companies from selling below cost just to knock the competition out of the market.
If we're talking Bell vs. VoIP_startup_number_432, then I can at least see where the argument is coming from. But when we look at a company like Shaw coming into the Saskatchewan market to compete with SaskTel, it's suddenly the Telco who's the little guy. Financially speaking, Shaw's pockets run ten times deeper than those of SaskTel ... but it is SaskTel who is crippled by the ruling. Cast in this light, the above argument supporting the ruling starts to lose traction.
Should VoIP be regulated? The CRTC has provided their response to the question. So be it. It's not the response that I have issue with ... if they choose to regulate VoIP, that's their perogative ... but the current implementation is severely flawed. The CRTC wants to create an unequal playing field; but they've overcompensated ... Instead of unequal, this ruling is downright unfair in certain markets.
Competition? I'm all for it. Feel free to spot the visiting team a few runs. But don't expect a competitive ball game when you make the home team take the field but state they can't use their ballgloves until after the game ... |
