CRTC orders Bell to prove Net 'shaping' needed

Federal regulators have ordered Bell Canada to provide tangible evidence that its broadband networks are congested to justify the company's Internet "traffic-shaping" policies.

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) yesterday laid out the process through which it will tackle the issue of how Internet providers manage the flow of content on their networks and those they lease to third-party providers, setting up a summer of debate over so-called net neutrality.

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2 months, 1 week ago by Scott P.

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  • Brian S. replied May 16th
    omg the crtc actually does something NOT douchbagy? Wow you are a purdy bad company if the crtc starts pushing you around.
  • Newton M. replied May 18th
    lol... at least they are doing something. anyway... I like the site you sent.

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