Rogers, Fido cut phone shipping fees amid CRTC scrutiny

CRTC Demands Answers From Rogers Over New $5 Fee on Wireless Bills

The CRTC is pushing back on Rogers after the carrier (and its flanker brand Fido) told customers it’s adding a 5 monthly charge to their bills starting July 15, calling it a “Wireless Plan Rate Adjustment.” In a letter dated June 23, Scott Hutton, the CRTC’s Vice-President of Consumer, Analytics and Strategy, wrote to Howard [] The post CRTC Demands Answers From Rogers Over New 5 Fee on Wireless Bills first appeared on iPhone in Canada.

CRTC probes Rogers over latest wireless price hikes

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) sent a letter to Rogers over the carrier’s new price hike and asked it to answer questions about the increase. Earlier this week, MobileSyrup reported that Rogers and Fido notified some customers of a 5/mo price increase that would appear on their bills as a “Wireless Plan Rate Adjustment” starting []

FG seeks local production of mobile phones

Waves market incentives on Chinese OEMs .Telcos, subscribers commend move By Prince Osuagwu, Hitech Editor. THE Federal government has waved a carrot stick on Chinese phone manufacturers and their Nigerian counterparts to consider establishing phone manufacturing plants in Nigeria in exchange of mouth watering business incentives. The government said that tax waivers and other rare [] The post FG seeks local production of mobile phones appeared first on Vanguard News.

Phone and internet charges to rise as NCA approves new telecom tariffs

Consumers will pay more for phone calls and internet services starting Friday after the National Communication Authority (NCA) approved a phased adjustment of telecommunications tariffs. The new rates will take effect at midnight on June 26 following consultations involving the Ministry of ICT and Postal Services, Parliament, mobile network operators, and civil society organizations. According [] The post Phone and internet charges to rise as NCA approves new telecom tariffs appeared first on Eye Radio.

Canada’s Telecom Regulator Orders Bell, Rogers and Telus to Justify Banned Fees

Canada's telecom regulator opened a formal show-cause proceeding against Bell, Rogers and Telus after all three carriers said they would keep charging fees the CRTC's new junk-fee ban was written to outlaw. The companies face fines up to 10 million each by July 30.

A US spectrum auction just raised $3.5B to pay for ripping out Huawei

The Federal Communications Commission has raised about 3.5 billion from an auction of mid-band wireless spectrum, with most of the proceeds earmarked to fund the removal of Chinese-made telecom equipment from US networks. The agency’s long-running “rip and replace” programme, which reimburses smaller carriers for swapping out gear from Huawei and ZTE, has spent years [] This story continues at The Next Web

Has Congestion Pricing reduced 911 response times?

Has Congestion Pricing reduced 911 response times?

Chinese mainland urges DPP to lift travel curbs on mainland residents

A Chinese mainland spokesperson on Thursday called on Taiwan's Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities to remove restrictions on travel by mainland residents to Taiwan at an early date.

Denmark Ordered to Pay $12M Over Huawei Equipment Removal

A Danish court ordered the state to compensate TDC NET after the removal of Huawei fiber-network equipment, raising questions about telecom security costs. The post Denmark Ordered to Pay 12M Over Huawei Equipment Removal appeared first on TechRepublic.

Clingy Virgin Media fined £28M for refusing to take the hint

Ofcom: Telco encouraged staff to drop calls and put customers on hold for no reason when they wanted to cancel

Tempus AI CFO James Rogers sells $634,095 in TEM stock

Tempus AI CFO James Rogers sells $634,095 in TEM stock

AST SpaceMobile: My Bet On The New Telecommunications Order

AST SpaceMobile: My Bet On The New Telecommunications Order

I’m a small-business owner who paid thousands in tariff fees. I’ve given up on the idea of getting any of it refunded.

Marc Bowker said he’s paid thousands of dollars in tariff fees but does not expect to receive any refunds. Marc Bowker A small-business owner says he doesn’t expect to get refunds for the tariff fees he’s paid. Marc Bowker, owner of a comic book shop and online business, said he’s paid thousands in tariff fees. []

20 transactions, $5.1M transferred to Tornado Cash – Aftermath of the Jaredfromsubway.eth attack

Are DeFi protocols and current bridges unknowingly aiding the flow of illegal money?

Telstra faces up to $30 million in fines over outage

Education Minister Jason Clare has revealed Telstra could pay up to $30 million in fines over its outage. The telco has confirmed it will appear before a Senate inquiry after its nationwide shutdown disrupted emergency calls, public transport, and digital payments. More than 600 Triple Zero calls were blocked during the incident. It is believed an outdated server, which would cost less than $30,000 to repair, was responsible for the shutdown.

Elon Musk Is Charging Starlink Customers Gigantic Bogus Fees Because Its Network Is Being Crushed by “High Demand”

Good luck fighting those charges. The post Elon Musk Is Charging Starlink Customers Gigantic Bogus Fees Because Its Network Is Being Crushed by “High Demand” appeared first on Futurism.

Taiwanese Authorities Reportedly Raid Supermicro in Move That Could Signal Big Change For AI Chip Exporters

It's not against the law in Taiwan to export high-end chips to China. But it sounds like Taiwan will now enforce U.S. law.

A new era of trade uncertainty for Canada, the U.S., and Mexico

With July 1 approaching – the formal review date for the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement – it has become clear that there will be no 16-year extension of the trade treaty. The USMCA governs trade between the three countries, and Canada receives carveouts for U.S. tariffs on USMCA-compliant goods. Mark Rendell is The Globe’s economics reporter, and joins the show to talk about how Canada got into a position of entering trade limbo, and what this new reality could look like going forward. Questions? Comments? Ideas? Email us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Meralco: Customers with pending billing disputes won’t be disconnected

POWER distributor Manila Electric Co. (Meralco) clarified on Sunday that customers with pending billing disputes will not have their electricity service disconnected while their cases are under review. “We would like to clarify that electricity service of Meralco customers with pending billing concerns will not be disconnected while their cases are under investigation,” Meralco Vice-President []

Telstra hit by fresh Triple Zero fault hours after outage fixed

The telco says a “secondary issue” is stopping some Triple Zero calls from connecting, hours after it declared the day’s outage resolved.

Costa Rica Colon Hits Record High as Dollar Falls to All Time Low

The U.S. dollar closed the week at its cheapest level in the history of Costa Rica’s official currency market, capping a four-year slide that has reshaped the finances of every foreign resident, retiree and remote worker who converts dollars into colones — and that the Finance Ministry now concedes is denting its own tax collection. [] The post Costa Rica Colon Hits Record High as Dollar Falls to All Time Low appeared first on The Tico Times | Costa Rica News | Travel | Real Estate.

Customs duty exemption for small parcels from China ends: Platforms pass on charges, consumers cancel orders

Even if an order has already been placed “without the three-euro fee”, if it passes through customs after 1 July, the courier may request an additional charge for delivery The post Customs duty exemption for small parcels from China ends: Platforms pass on charges, consumers cancel orders appeared first on ProtoThema English.

CEO-Linked Entity Files To Offload $183M AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) Shares, Sending Stock Price Sliding

AA Gables 2, LLC filed a notice for the proposed sale of 2.5 million AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) Class A common shares, with an aggregate market value of approximately 183 million. Citigroup Global Markets was listed as the broker for the transaction, with the filing noting no securities had been sold by AA Gables 2 [] The post CEO-Linked Entity Files To Offload 183M AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) Shares, Sending Stock Price Sliding appeared first on Foreign Policy Journal.

Standard Chartered Aave Call Puts Institutional DeFi Back On The Table

Standard Chartered Aave Call Puts Institutional DeFi Back On The Table TL;DR Standard Chartered coverage has reportedly put Aave back in the institu

Your T-Mobile Bill May Be Going Up — Here's What to Do Next

Your T-Mobile Bill May Be Going Up — Here's What to Do Next

Kawhi Leonard trade from Clippers to Raptors stalls over NBA investigation

The Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers agreed to the terms of a deal June 30 to send Kawhi Leonard to Toronto. There has been a delay in executing it.

Obtain prior approval for major shareholding changes – NCC, CAC tell telecom firms

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) and the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) have directed telecommunications companies to obtain regulatory approval before making significant changes in their ownership structures. In a statement jointly signed by NCC Director of Public Affairs, Nnenna Ukoha, and CAC Head of Public Affairs, Rasheed Mahe, on Sunday, both agencies warned that any proposed transfer of [] Obtain prior approval for major shareholding changes – NCC, CAC tell telecom firms

Cido linked to VLCC quartet at HD Hyundai

Hong Kong-based Cido Shipping is being linked to a fresh VLCC newbuilding deal at HD Hyundai’s Philippines yard. Shipbuilding sources suggest the diversified owner has been tied to four 300,000 dwt tankers priced at around 130m each. Delivery of the quartet is understood to be lined up between 2029 and 2030. No official confirmation has

Best Cellphone Plans of 2026: Our Top Picks

Switching phone providers is a big deal with a lot of moving parts. We look at the best postpaid and prepaid plans from Verizon, T-Mobile, ATT, Mint Mobile, US Mobile and others.

Bill Would Let Insurers Monitor Customers’ Driving Data

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mq6aVFL0pLA A new California bill would allow insurance companies to use drivers' real-time driving data when d...