The topic in the last post was the recently introduced “Wireless Services Agreement Act”, but we really only covered the provision to “cap” cancellation fees. There are quite a few more proposals to consider. Today’s is Contracts cannot be renewed, extended or amended without your express consent. This may come as a surprise to many, more…
The Ontario Liberal government today announced the bill “The Wireless Services Agreement Act, 2012″. Similar legislation had previously made 2nd reading twice as a private members bill by Liberal MPP David Orazietti of Sault Ste. Marie. The Globe and Mail, National Post, Toronto Star and others all mentioned it. The question no one seems sure more…
The Globe and Mail cites cellplanexpert.ca as a tool to achieve a wealthier 2011.
The Globe and Mail today highlighted cellplanexpert.ca as a resource for Canadians who are trying to make sense of their cell plan options.
Global National featured a four part series on popular wireless topics impacting consumers today. Cellplanexpert.ca was asked to participate in the fourth and final episode entitled “Money Saving Cell Phone Bill Tips.” If you are feeling overwhelmed shopping for a mobile phone plans, you have every right to be. The complicated array of choices is more…
What should students consider before signing the dotted line on a phone plan? The Cell Plan Experts speak to CTV’s Pat Foran about how students can find the best plan for them.
Listen to our conversation on CBC radio show “Ontario Today” to find out how to make sure you’re getting the best cell plan deal on the market. Let the competition begin. In light of new entrant, Globalive, to the telecommunications market, CBC radio “Ontario Today” asked the creators of CellPlanExpert.ca to answer listener’s questions about more…
As founders of cellplanexpert.ca, we were invited to participate as industry experts by Costos Halavrezos on the CBC Maritime at Noon radio show yesterday. Listen in as consumers answer the question, “What do you think would help deliver affordable cellphone service?” It’s about 11 minutes into this podcast. Also, some interesting follow-up and our response more…
Will Ontario’s Bill Fix Cell Plans? Part 3: Full Disclosure
Published April 18, 2012
In our continuing look at Ontario’s proposed “Wireless Services Agreement Act”, we next consider: Full and clear disclosure and All-Inclusive Price Advertising The legislation’s intent is that consumers should be given full information on all aspects of what costs how much, where, and when. It’s an admirable dictum, but likely to have no effect. Most more…
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