Is it just me? How many of you feel like you are watching a really bad movie? I mean give me a break. The spin coming from the incumbents is that it's all about foreign ownership and then you have the other new entrants jumping on the band wagan, trying to grab some of the spot light, saying that things weren't fair because the rules weren't followed. Remember, the other new entrants have not been put under the microscope yet. How many of you really believe that's the issue? The more I see this show played out, the more I am convinced that it is about the incumbents trying to frustrate the new entrants and squashing competition. Because Globalive's brand, Wind Mobile is a threat to the monopolies that still exist (even though there isn't supposed to be a monopoly anymore). Also, they are the first new entrant out of the gate. They have a better business plan than the rest of the new entrants. So everyone tries to gain up on them....the spin in the media is like as if Globalive tried to skirt the rules. I don't buy that. Not for a minute. Here's the facts. The rules were followed, Industry Canada said so in March, 2009. Now the CRTC under the influence of the incumbents, made changes to the way they do things because Telus asked them to and in the process they started to make their own definitions to go against the government's directions and stop Wind's launch. I strongly feel the government has no other choice. It has to over rule the CRTC's decision or risk being a made a fool of on the world stage and on the National stage as well. Until the CRTC's decision, Konrad von Finckenstein said himself in paragraph 34 of the ruling that there was no definition of control in fact. Then he went out of his way to set a precedent...to make a definition. This horse and pony show has nothing to do with foreign ownership. I has everything to do with von Finckenstein's ego (he needs to resign) and the incumbents forcing their way onto the masses. Now is Canada going to allow this?
You can't have a goal for wireless competition, take 1/2 billion dollars from someone, approve of their ownership structure to have your regulatory arm, under the influence of the incumbents, pull a stunt that proves....they have no intention following the government's direction...I see the government calling for von Finckenstein's resignation and over ruling this bias decision.
Yes, I agree with you. The problem is Wind has not made any specific rebuttal against this. They have confirmed that they disagree with the CRTC, however they have not said anything specific as to what they are going to do.
It seems they are waiting....waiting for what I don't know.
I'm sure there is a lot of things happening behind the scenes that we can't see. I just know from experience that it is never a good idea to corner a lion.
Well if they still up the pot and launch....then we finally have some real competition. The problem is we need more specific comments. Right now it seems they are waiting.
Now I am sure they are doing alot behind the scenes but they have left Wind bloggers in the dark here.
"Until the CRTC's decision, Konrad von Finckenstein said himself in paragraph 34 of the ruling that there was no definition of control in fact. Then he went out of his way to set a precedent...to make a definition."
You hit the nail square on the head again Tammy! It's like a BAD Nightmare!
The CRTC (with Von Finckenstein as it's headman) is like a dog with rabies that will bite the hands that feed it. Industry Canada should not allow them to run wild any longer.
You see Blade......this is the message that has to be heard......we have to shake the media, in a dignified way.........sometimes if a tap drips so much....eventually you have to pay attention to is and address the issue. Do you hear me?
Some news companies have reported that wind has gone to the harper government for an appeal and that might happen. As well some have reported that industry canada may be reviewing the CRTCs decision. Now if thats true I am not sure. Who is actually in charge the CRTC or industry canada?
I would like to think Industry Canada. They have the power to overturn the CRTC, the question though is... Will they?
CRTC has to answer to Industry Canada for this one. There's a memeber on here vonfunk or something. He has a coffee cup up to his face in the picture. He seems to know all the connects of who reports to who.
Maybe he will post something. I rarely see Vonfunk posting anymore.
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