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14 hours, 6 minutes ago in General Comments

A conversation with Chris Robbins http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXS7-KFG3MY&feature=player_embedded# Canada needs to catch up.
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3 days, 18 hours ago in General Comments

Hi Guys! Long time no talk. So how's the conversation so far? I just got a Private Message on Howard's Forum from my good old friend Rock Jock. He reminded me about this forum so I thought I would pop in and say hi. By the way, just ...
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1 month ago in General Comments

I too had a Bell Canada Rep.call me. Apparently they are calling everyone that switched to Wind. Thank-you Wind for bringing change to the cell phone industry.
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1 month, 4 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

I know that I have been really quiet lately, but I have been here all the time. I just wanted to focus my energies where it mattered. My personal lobbying to the powers that be. To all those that took the time to do the same. Congradulations!!! It was public ...
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2 months ago in General Comments

RJ... You still didn't answer my direct question. I am waiting.
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2 months ago in General Comments

RJ... Did I call you Michael last night??? WOW!!! It must have been last... I just happened to have been on the phone with a friend of mine, Michael and he just happens to be on the Telus network. I must have Micael Hennessy on the brain. THAT'S A ...
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2 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Hey RockJock. I got home early. Are you around???
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2 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Hey RockJock. I got home early. Are you around???
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2 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Hey RockJock, where are you??? I want to chat. I have a question on some technical stuff. Maybe you can assist me.
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2 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Hey RockJock I have some FRIENDLY advice.
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2 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

@ Conan1 - This is the number for Industry Canada (613) 995-9001 I transposed the last 4 numbers of his constituency office in Ottawa with the last one. OOOOPS!!! Sorry guys.
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2 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

Mr. Jim Johannsson, if you come back I promise not to be too hard on you. I do have some questions for you. I hope you can answer them for me. Maybe you can help clear some things up that has kind of been bothering me.
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2 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

This was a good post Vishal. Hear what BNN has to say about Globalive's situation. http://watch.bnn.ca/squeezeplay/november-2009/squeezeplay-november-26-2009/#clip239899
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2 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

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 ...
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2 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Part 3 - I admire Sir John A. MacDonald, not just because he happens to be in my family tree through my father's side of the family, or the fact that he was Canada's first Prime Minister, but because of his vision. When he built the railroad his vision ...
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2 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is part 2 for the benefit of new ones.The incumbents need to come into reality. They think that high ARPU (average revenue per user) does not necessarily equal high prices - http://www.cbc.ca/technology/technology-blog/2009/10/a_cellphone_by_any_other_name.html The incumbents say Canadians simply like to talk ...
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2 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

This is for the benefit of new ones to this site. There is a lot of confusing media reports. But here's the story from the beginning. Konrad von Finckenstein, the head of the CRTC, has an obvious bias and that could not have be demonstrated better in the CRTC ...
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2 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

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 ...
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2 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

I suggest everyone comment on this writer's piece. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/opinions/editorials/globalive-no-ad-hoc-exceptions/article1377974/ He is obviously bias. Everyone should let the writer know how they feel.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is what I am thinking. I am probably going to make some changes....I'll take suggestions. This is my 8th email to you today. After trying to digest your response on this matter it has come to my attention that you don't have your facts straight. In ...
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2 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

Just wondering if anyone got a response back from Mr. Masse and if they did, what do you think about it?
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2 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

I suggest we flood Mr. Layton and Mr. Masse with emails. I sent about 6 emails so far. Windsor is a place that desparately needs jobs and here they are biting the hand that feeds them. I suggest saying actions speak louder than words and pointing out what Globalive/Wind ...
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2 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

@Kurolap - 17 more views and I get my new song.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is for the benefit of those that still wish to write letters. This is a new one I am working on. The decision that the CRTC rendered on the unprecedented review of Globalive's ownership and control, it is without a doubt, made based on an opinion and not ...
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2 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

There was a very good point made by a member named Arbalister. He refered to the CRTC's decision. The CRTC's decision is without a doubt made based on an opinion and not law or rules. Konrad von Finckenstein went out of his way to set a precedent and ...
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2 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAnRWQLygSM&NR=1 This is part 2 of the same debate. I knew he would sell out. That was even before I saw this debate. Canada...this is not the vision. Why did you sell spectrum to this guy?
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2 months, 2 weeks ago in General Comments

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ugJajZxtUQI I knew I smelled a rat with Public Mobile. Listen to this guy. I mean...What?
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2 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_h18AOKQ6s&NR=1 This is part 2 of history in the making. There's a comment in here that made me laugh out loud for real. I often have used the expression, "Arm Chair Athlete" when people voice opinions. This is just too much.
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2 months, 2 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGNxKR0dnUM This video is from 2005. I am calling it history in the making.
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2 months, 3 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This was the letter that was sent. I made a few tweeks. Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I have sent you several emails and so far I have gotten only generic responses. I am hoping that this one reaches you. I admire Sir John A. MacDonald, not just because he happens ...
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2 months, 3 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This post is for the benefit of people that are still interested in writing letters to MP's, ect.... This is a draft of what I'm sending next. Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I admire Sir John A. MacDonald, not just because he happens to me in my family tree ...
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2 months, 3 weeks ago in General Comments

How to detect if you have a severe case of optimism. First let's look at the clinical deffinition. If you suffer from optimism that means you have a disposition or tendency to look on the more favorable side of events or conditions and to expect the most favorable outcome ...
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2 months, 3 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.reuters.com/article/PBLSHG/idUSN1851759220091118 Now this is new worth reporting! Well done guys! mccans couldn't figure out the tynyurl thing....ooops
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2 months, 3 weeks ago in General Comments

As a random act of kindness today...I am going to give Konrad von Finckenstein the benefit of the doubt. I have been very critical of him because of not implementing policy direction and how he cowers to the incumbents, however, today I will say that it was because he ...
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2 months, 3 weeks ago in General Comments

Konrad von Finckenstein made this comment when dealing with broadcasters and cable guys. He tore a stip out of them saying, "We are talking about money. You're make this sound like a religious crusade,” “I don't know why you two don't realize it's in your long-run ...
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2 months, 3 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is a good email. It shows you where the government's head is, but the challenges they face. I'll write her back telling her basically I feel her pain and how they have to relook at how the incumbents can stall/paralyze the process. Don't stop emailing ...
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2 months, 3 weeks ago in General Comments

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/15/business/15price.html?pagewanted=1&_r=2&emc=eta1 I found this article interesting, but I still say when billions are being made, they are doing more than trying to make sure they cover costs. The article makes the point that all a ...
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2 months, 4 weeks ago in General Comments

http://www.cbc.ca/technology/technology-blog/2009/10/a_cellphone_by_any_other_name.html When will the big 3 come into reality. They think that high ARPU does not necessarily equal high prices - Canadians simply like to talk a lot, despite all the free calls they get on their landlines, so therefore they end ...
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2 months, 4 weeks ago in Ideas and Suggestions

We are being heard. Hello Tammy, Thank you for your note to Mark Holland. Please allow me to assure you that Mark is aware of considerations by the CRTC on many serious matters that are provoking public outrage. For Mark, the issue ought to be about protecting consumer first. In ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is another email I've sent out just to encourage the doubters. Dear Mr. Holland, I am happy to see that the Honorable Tony Clement has given stakeholder's until the 18th to submit comments that they haven't already submitted. Also, I have received encouraging responses that indicate ...
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3 months ago in General Comments

This is encouraging! My MP is talking to everyone. Even if you aren't getting responses from the MP's you're writing to, they are listening. November 10, 2009 Tammy Flores Ajax, Ontario Dear Ms. Flores, On behalf of Mr. Rathgeber, we acknowledge receipt of the copy of your ...
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3 months ago in General Comments

http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/09/11/rogers-requests-foreign-ownership-hearing-into-public-mobile-and-dave-wireless/ Someone posted this link earlier. It is from September, but it makes a valid thought to consider. The incumbents will try to stop every new entrant, big or small. I have to follow up on this article from September...but don't think ...
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3 months ago in General Comments

Just thought I would post this to encourage you not to give up. Goodday, On behalf of the Honourable Jean-Pierre Blackburn, Minister of National Revenue, I would like to thank you for your correspondence received on october 7th, 2009. Please be assured that your concerns will be given careful consideration ...
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3 months ago in General Comments

http://network.nationalpost.com/np/blogs/fpcomment/archive/2009/11/04/terence-corcoran-ottawa-must-fix-wireless-mess.aspx This is the link to Terence Cocoran's November 4th, 2009 article in the National Post where he is basically asking the same thing I've been asking. If a telecom policy review panel recommended removing foreign ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

salinger posted this link http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/09/11/rogers-requests-foreign-ownership-hearing-into-public-mobile-and-dave-wireless/ I would encourage everyone to read it. Wind Mobile is not the only new entrant the big 3 are trying to stop.
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3 months ago in General Comments

Wind Mobile is the 2nd mouse. The story goes like this. 2 Mice get caught in cream. The 1st mouse gives up and drowns.....the 2nd mouse struggles so much that it turns the cream into butter and crawls out.
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3 months ago in General Comments

"Let endurance have it's work complete..." When problems occur we tend to focus on the problem. We get so caught up in the problem that we trap ourselves in a box. We have to step back and look at the bigger picture...see the forest despite the trees...think ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is a translated version from french to english. I am going to try my french (which I am not very good at) to respond to this MP. Hello. On behalf of Madame Claude DeBellefeuille, MP for Beauharnois-Salaberry, Deputy Whip of the Bloc Quebecois, I acknowledge receipt of your letter ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainCabinetCompleteList.aspx?TimePeriod=Current&Language=E This is where everyone in the Ministry is....you know what to do.
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/senmemb/senate/isenator.asp?Language=E This is where you will find all Canadian Senator's.
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainMPsCompleteList.aspx?TimePeriod=Current&Language=E This is where you will find all 304 Members of Parliament. Start emailing, faxing and snail mailing.
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Let's face it: Canadians are a rare breed. The Official Canadian Temperature Conversion Chart 50° Fahrenheit (10° C) Californians shiver uncontrollably. Canadians plant gardens. 35° Fahrenheit (1.6° C) Italian Cars won't start . Canadians drive with the windows down . 32° Fahrenheit (0° C) American water freezes . Canadian water ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Alberta is on board! This is a message to some that browse this site......you know who you are. Construction chicks are a rare breed. We can be the toughest, meanest (read between the lines) people you have ever encountered. You're going to have to come up with something ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Please know that your e-mail message has been received in the Prime Minister's Office and that your comments have been noted. Our office always welcomes hearing from correspondents and being made aware of their views. Thank you for writing. Just curious, is this the same message you all have ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

sna had a great suggestion. Email the CRTC http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/contact.htm
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

The Heritage Office is now getting the message. Keep emailing. A third call for Konrad von Finckenstein to resign! "The Heart of the Beast" is the Canadian people! Dear Family & Friends, Below is three letters that I have sent to my MP, Tony Clement, James Moore and the Prime Minister ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

I just got an email from my MPP (Provincial) and I didn't even send him a letter. Guys.......it's working, people are taking notice. Get those letters rolling.
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.canadianbusiness.com/technology/companies/article.jsp?content=20091123_10007_10007 Totally awesome link!!!! Konrad von Finckenstein the heart of the beast is the Canadian people. Clement could heed the March 2006 final report of the federally appointed Telecommunications Policy Review Panel, which recommended that the federal Cabinet be given the ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Just to let you all know......Globe and Mail has my comments posted now.
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Here's my response to my local MP. To the Honorable Mark Holland, Thank-you so much for your quick response. Since 2006 the government issued a Policy Direction that required the CRTC to rely as much as possible on market forces to achieve the policy objectives of the Telecom Act ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

I think I am touching someone's eyeball. The Globe and Mail had a new article today talking about ...... Globalive. I decided to post my letter and my MP's response, then they closed it for comments. It took all of 10 minutes for them to close the comment section ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

Good news. This was the response from my MP's office. We are on to something folks. My suggestion is to lean more towards von Finckenstein's resignation. I am going to think up my response to Mr. Holland. I'll post it later. Hello Tammy, Thank you very much ...
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3 months ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.bnn.ca/news/13462.html Great interview Tony. Go get them!
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3 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

http://www.pch.gc.ca/pc-ch/minstr/moore/cntct/index-eng.cfm Add the Heritage Minister to your letters at the above link.
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3 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. -Joshua J. Marine
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3 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

This is what I am sending the PM and Mr. Clement. I am also forwarding it to all my friends and family, urging them to write in the same manner. Dear Mr. Prime Minister, I am writing to urge you, as a fellow Canadian, to call for the resignation of ...
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3 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ENG/NEWS/SPEECHES/2007/s070613.htm Last post on this speach (promise).....Keep in mind the attitudes that exist in government and the CRTC when I say this.......the head makes a plea for more funding....makes all the points I already said.....then goes ...
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3 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ENG/NEWS/SPEECHES/2007/s070613.htm Getting back to CRTC head's speach of what he finds intriguing.....was Hank and Mary's (lawyers Bell and Telus hired) proposal to move authority for spectrum licensing from Industry Canada to the Commission. Now folks I am ...
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3 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ENG/NEWS/SPEECHES/2007/s070613.htm To help breath life into this long speach......this is my take. The current head of the CRTC's response to the governements clearly defined push/direction to them.... CRTC's head agrees that the Telecom Act has to ...
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3 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

Since June 2007. The government has made it crystal clear that it wants the CRTC to push ahead as quickly as possible toward more reliance on market forces in telecom. The drive is for less and “smarter” regulation, and what is meant by this was clearly expressed in the policy ...
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3 months, 1 week ago in General Comments

Challenges are what make life interesting; overcoming them is what makes life meaningful. -Joshua J. Marine
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3 months, 1 week ago in Ideas and Suggestions

In the Province of Ontario, in 2010, they will review their Policy Statement. I would make the suggestion that every municipality put aside land for cell phone towers to service their communities and I would look into every other province you plan to launch in and get it into their ...
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Thanks for posting on your blog. It's nice to know that the company is keeping up with the conversation that taking place in the community. I wish you success in Ottawa, Edmonton and Vancover.

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There is a lot of buzz....that can't be under estimated. Let's hope cabinet sees the forest, despite the trees and over rules CRTC's decision. The trees being foreign money/ownership, rules and what ever other band wagon people are jumping on that is against what Canadians truly want. The forest being Canada's disadvantage on the global market. The bigger picture is that Canadians want more bang for their buck. We aren't getting that with the status quo. If a begger in India can stop begging to answer his cell or some dude on a donkey can be seen talking on his ...

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OMG......yesterday was the first time I glanced your site and today was the first time I actually had a chance to read it.....experience it. I can't believe how much it resonates with me. I absolutely LOVE those 3 videos. HILARIOUS!!!! It really highlights what I have been thinking for a while. To see it animated.......ooooppps my interest is showing. Who thought telecommunications could be my new distraction?

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I hear you. I've been saying that for a long time. They tell you what you need instead of what would you like? Or how about this one? Has "Customer Retention" rewarded you for your loyalty lately. I hope that Wind Mobile does not have a "Customer Retention" department. That would just be annoying. I believe in the philosophy that if you are truly providing what the customer wants, you don't need to retain them because they won't go anywhere.

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Totally annoying!!! How stupid do they think people are? It's not like they really offer you anything substantial considering you bought an insurance and 3 phones in a roll were "water damaged" to which I say.......how can that be......to then be sold another phone that they try to lock you in for 3 more years......and oh yeah......you hate the plan they offered you to begin with.

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Listen to Lawerance on BNN. There's a point in law when you over rule a precendent in Telecom with precedents in transportation and broadcast. I wouldn't be quick to jump to that conclusion.

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http://watch.bnn.ca/trading-day/october-2009/trading-day-october-30-2009/#clip229737

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You call customer service @ head office thinking they will refund you the $80.00 because you are a good customer and they don't want to lose you.......only to be told that they don't have any control over the retailers and that the refund of the $80.00 has to come from them and they suggest you speak with the store manager. Now you are ready to use bad language.......but as Canadians are generally respectful....you bite your tongue and say OK. You speak to the manager.....who is a little fish in a big pond......but has an ego problem and needs for feel ...

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You call customer service @ head office to complain. Your call is escalated and you are sent to the "Customer Retension" department that tells you that because you were with them for so long they can give you X amount of dollars towards a new phone. You still want the original $80.00 for the insurance back because the amount they were giving you towards the new phone didn't cover the total cost considering they were going to still lock you in for 3 more years and you are thinking the phone should be free if you want me for 3 ...

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The beginning part of my long story was about how I ended up purchasing 4 phones, but it didn't post. The first phone went because I was in Muskoka and the driver of the boat decided to jump some wakes and my phone went for a swim with the fish. But it was floating.....so we fished it out. Took it back to the cottage, took the case off, took the battery out.........thought it was a good thing because I'm supposed to be relaxing anyway and no one is going to bug me. Start the phone when I got back to ...

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Great idea. I suggest more do the same. Be positive! Don't forget it was the government that was OK with the structure to begin with......it's the head of the CRTC that wants to put his legal foot print in the sand.......Dude's got an ego problem and his new word......"Precendential"..... for the precendent it's trying to set. Dude's not just trying to upset the fruit basket, but invent new words too.

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Just a suggestion.....you might add....how as Canadians we truly feel that the CRTC head's ego is getting in the way of his judgment. Wanting to set a precedent he overturned a Telecom precedent in favor of precendents set in Broadcast and Transportation because he felt defacto was more defined in those decisions. This guy has an impressive resume. He was appointed as Chairman of the CRTC on January 25, 2007. Over the course of a career in the public service that began in 1973, he has held a number of senior positions and acquired broad experience in the areas of ...

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I forget to mention it is notes from the CRTC head's address at the Telecom Summit. So he's now bogging down the process because of his ego. Doesn't look good on a man with such an impressive resume.

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Dude you are on the wrong site.

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LOL.......that's my grandfather that I love very much....my grandmother died September 1st who was my anchor in life and this was after the funeral. Preception is in the eye of the beholder.......I'll change the pic. But don't think all is lost yet. I think the lawyers are going to have fun with this one.

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Made the change. This is me volunteering at a kids craft table. Far cry from Anna Nicole Smith. LOL.

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Blade.....I suggest when you write the PM, ect...... to call for his resignation or to dissolve the CRTC...... keep in mind that the head of the CRTC wanted to move control of licensing to the CRTC and away from the government. In light of this decision....the control of the CRTC should be questioned.

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Absolutely!!!!

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Thanks. I try. Make sure you email all your family and friends with the info to send to the PM and Mr. Clement. With the world of telecommunications.......let's show these guys how to get things done.

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That's why you need to tell the government to show them who has the authority.

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Good idea......let's add the Heritage Minister, James Moore to the list to email.

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Thanks.

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http://www.crtc.gc.ca/ENG/NEWS/SPEECHES/2007/s070613.htm Check out some of my posts regarding the June 2007 Telecom Summit where Mr. von Finckenstein gives a speach. You'll love it. Check out my suggestion on what to write your MP, the Heritage Minister, Tony Clement and the Prime Minister. Let's get this party started!

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Love it!!!!!!!!

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No problem. Make sure you send the letter to your MP, Tony Clement, The Heritage Minister and the Prime Minister. Email all you friends and family to do the same.

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Rockjock........you need to get your head out of the sand. You are missing the forest for the trees. All this talk about foreign ownership, foreign money, wages and how long you have to work to pay for a product, coverage, competitive advatange, rules, ect.... are very important, but are only the trees that make up the forest. The forest in this case is the telecom industry. If you look at it from a global perspective, Canada is at a disadvantage. So you can pass the buck back and forth...it's legislation's fault, it's CRTC's fault, it's Globalive's fault, it's the big ...

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Rockjock........you need to get your head out of the sand. You are missing the forest for the trees. Nagravi.......do not confuse the forest for the trees. All this talk about foreign ownership, foreign money, wages and how long you have to work to pay for a product, coverage, competitive advatange, rules, ect.... are very important, but are only the trees that make up the forest. The forest in this case is the telecom industry. If you look at it from a global perspective, Canada is at a disadvantage. So you can pass the buck back and forth...it's legislation's fault, it's ...

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Rockjock........you need to get your head out of the sand. You are missing the forest for the trees. All this talk about foreign ownership, foreign money, wages and how long you have to work to pay for a product, coverage, competitive advatange, rules, ect.... are very important, but are only the trees that make up the forest. The forest in this case is the telecom industry. If you look at it from a global perspective, Canada is at a disadvantage. So you can pass the buck back and forth...it's legislation's fault, it's CRTC's fault, it's Globalive's fault, it's the big ...

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Rockjock........you need to get your head out of the sand. You are missing the forest for the trees. All this talk about foreign ownership, foreign money, wages and how long you have to work to pay for a product, coverage, competitive advatange, rules, ect.... are very important, but are only the trees that make up the forest. The forest in this case is the telecom industry. If you look at it from a global perspective, Canada is at a disadvantage. So you can pass the buck back and forth...it's legislation's fault, it's CRTC's fault, it's Globalive's fault, it's the big ...

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I think they should put it on cabinet and let them call for the resignation of Mr. von Feinckenstein or dissolve the CRTC. After all, this decision is in clear contrast to the direction the government gave the CRTC in the June 2007 Summit. The government told them to be less intrusive and get the job done. Industry Canada gave Globalive its blessing and the CRTC is undermining governments authority. I think Mr. von Feinckensteins impressive resume and life experience has gone to his head on this one folks.

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Better yet....if the governement is not ready for that challenge......they can call for Mr. von Feincsteins resignation. Do not have the time to set up a site for that (I have eaten up a lot of time since the weekend on this and have to get back to my work), but it is an alternative that would be more palitable.

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I have to tell you this story ss...it's funny. I had a cousin that flew into Toronto from the east coast and I was talking him and his wife back to the airport....there was this guy......not going to mention any names.... he was trying to catch a flight into the US because he was going to see his family for the first time in a while and just asked me to take one of his bags so he didn't have to go through customs. He looked respectable, I joked about the whole 911 thing, looked through his bag and kept ...

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The lawyers are going to have fun with this one.

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Rockjock.....my most recent post speaks volumes. You are not seeing the bigger picture. Just in from dictionary.com: Word History: A cynic may be pardoned for thinking that this is a dog's life. The Greek word kunikos, from which cynic comes, was originally an adjective meaning "doglike," from kuōn, "dog." The word was probably applied to the Cynic philosophers because of the nickname kuōn given to Diogenes of Sinope, the prototypical Cynic. He is reported to have been seen barking in public, urinating on the leg of a table............The first use of the word recorded in English, in a work published ...

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I am not the person you want to be on the opposite side of.

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My most recent post speaks volumes. You are missing the bigger picture. Just in from dictionary.com: Word History: A cynic may be pardoned for thinking that this is a dog's life. The Greek word kunikos, from which cynic comes, was originally an adjective meaning "doglike," from kuōn, "dog." The word was probably applied to the Cynic philosophers because of the nickname kuōn given to Diogenes of Sinope, the prototypical Cynic. He is reported to have been seen barking in public, urinating on the leg of a table............The first use of the word recorded in English, in a work published from ...

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Thanks for some thoughts. Trust me....my response to my MP will be inclusive. Just have to think about it and I'm trying to work.

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Thanks. Who could have known that having a pet peeve could be so distracting? I have to admit that I am loving it. I never shy away from a challenge.

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It's all good. Don't let it bother you. Keep sending your letters calling for the head of the CRTC's resignation. The most 4 important are your MP, the Heritage Minister, Tony Clement and the Prime Minister. The big 3 are crying that jobs and services are at stake......they are going to blow things porportion. Don't under estimate the power you emails to the government. The CRTC is not taking their direction. Remember the Canadian consumer has to come first.

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WHAT EVER

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COOL!

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That's totally awesome!!! I didn't even get a response from them. Fantastic!!!

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That's totally awesome!!! Keep those letters/pleas going. If there is a call for the head of CRTC's resignation over this.......maybe that'll be all that is needed.

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That's totally awesome!!! I think they hear us loud and clear, there's no doubt about that.

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This is weird.....I got an interesting call from my telephone company today and another call from another company, re: long distance.......but spoke directly about my telephone company. I haven't gotten calls like that before.

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Nuckhead......thanks. The talent being tapped into can not be under estimated. If I remember correctly........ in Tony's most recent interview I posted.......he mentioned how Orascom had twice the population of Canada as subscribers. They rank 15 in the world and have an amazing track record setting up wireless companies. The Wind Brand has like 10 years of experience in Europe. Yak Communications has about 10 years of experience. Why do you think the big 3 are so agressively opposing this company? It's because they know they are in for a rude awaken. Go Globalive! Go Globalive!

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Awesome!

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You must have been reading my mind. I was just emailing everyone there. LOL

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Ouch!!! Just curious........how long ago? Just another example of how the consumer is last and the stakeholder's interests are first.

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My comments are posted today.

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Let me reassure you.......I am more concerned about the bigger picture. I am attacking this from a wireless angle......but like I've been saying all the while.......there is a bigger picture. The CRTC is trying to "put its legal footprint in the sand" (quote by Lawerance from BNN) not just in wireless but across all areas. Think about it for a second. The decisions they are making is going to affect our pocket book and drive up the profits for companies that already make billions. Examples......internet "throttling"...... guys we live in a democracy not a dictatorship; TV tax........they want you to ...

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Let me reasure you.....Wind Mobile will launch. There is a bigger picture here. The CRTC has been drawing a line in the sand since 2006. They are making a mockery out of our government's authority. Our government will act.....they will act immediately.

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I want to encourage everyone to see the bigger picture here. Since 2006 the CRTC has been drawing a line in sand. Konrad von Finckenstein is concerned about leaving a "legal footprint in the sand" (quote by Lawerance from BNN). This most recent decision has challenged the governments authority. It's time for the government to act immediately.

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Forgot to say......totally awesome ss.....

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RimNat-N900....click on my name and my ideas/comments, ect... will come up. There is the initial letter I sent, a letter I received from my MP and my response to my MP. I also forwarded these letter to the Prime Minister, Tony Clement and James Moore (The Heritage Minister). Add to your letter about how Clement can heed the March 2006 final report of the federally appointed Telecommunications Policy Review Panel that recommended the Federal Cabinet be given authority to waive foreign telecom ownership restrictions when appropiate. Stress how Konrad von Finckenstein is making a mockery out of the government's authority ...

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You've got to be kidding me. You're joking, right?

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Keep it going guys. Let the government know that the heart of the beast is the Canadian people.

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Aethor.......you are missing the picture. You are not telling the CRTC.....you are telling the govenment that you realize as a normal citizen that it is clear to see that the CRTC is challenging the government's authority. That my friend is the heart of the beast. The regular, ordinary citizens letting the govenment know that we feel their pain and we are encouraging them to act.

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You people really don't get it. When I said you're kidding me.....you're joking me.......I said in meaning.......you guys have thick skulls and I can't seem to get through to you the bigger picture.

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In the March 2006 final report of the federal report of the federally appointed Telecommunications Policy Review Panel......it recommended that the federal cabinet be given the authority to waive foreign telecom ownership restrictions when appropiate. You can't get a more appropiate time than now. The CRTC has drawn a line in the sand and is challenging the government's authority. My suggestion is that you look at my posts and write a letter to the Prime Minister, Tony Clement, James Moore and your local MP to call for Konrad von Finckenstein's resignation.

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Just a reminder.......email all your friends and family your letters and encourage them to write as well.

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Thanks......sometimes I just want to shake someone. But you are right.

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sl.......you see it very clearly.

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My MPP made me aware of Finance Minister Dwight Duncan's statement on the Ontario Economic Outlook for 2009-2010........just stuff.

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Aethor.......you catch more flies with honey. The government already approved of WIND...the CRTC is challenging the governement's authority. Michie.....keep positive.....keep the letters rolling.......email all you friends and family to do the same......this will work.

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But Dave et all are not WIND. Orascom has a succeful track record, setting up wireless companies. The number of subscribers double the population of Canada. That kind of experience that is being tapped into scars the begebers out of the "incumbents". They know that WIND will give them a run for their money. Why do you think this is getting so political? The incumbents next will start threaten our services and jobs. Trust me guys........stay the course. We must see the bigger picture and make sure the story is told.

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The WIND brand has 10 years of experience in Europe. The bigger picture thomas 11 is not the profit......it is the ability to be a national brand. Dave et al........hmmmmm....I don't see them in the spot light at the moment. I'm not saying that there's not more competition to come. Point is the bigger picture......CRTC called an unprecedented public review.....against what the government already gave their blessing on. Read between the lines. The only adversaries in the public review were stakeholder's.........this stakeholder's first with the CRTC has to stop. It's about what do Canadian's want. Do we want the CRTC ...

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Twitter is pretty cool. Keep moving forward. It'll all be a wash in the end.

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Mccans......you are awesome!!!! I am still spliting my guts.

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It doesn't work. arghhhhhh

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Alright ArunPillai.......that is how to get things done!

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Tony.....keep chasing it...it is in your reach.

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The pin and the other number.......I have a World Edition......could that be the problem.

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It takes more muscles to frown than to smile. A friend of mine that is a doctor confirmed it (LOL). Be positive and do not under estimate what your letters are doing.

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hahaha ...... OK then. My bad.

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mccans......great idea. I've been going on their websites and emailing everyone there. Especially email those that write the articles.

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voodoo3.........great idea!

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Good eye ss........I just sent the link to my sister in Alberta. I told her and her friends to email this guy. Get the message out Nationally.

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Hey sis. Thanks for joining us. The feds need to see this is a national issue. I'll give you lots of details later, but in the meantime click on my name.......get yourself up to speed with what it happening. I need a solid. I need someone in BC. Get them to email me first. I'll take care of the east coast. Construction chicks rock!

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Don't worry. I got a plan that will shake things up.

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You guys have to understand that the spin doctors are at work. I just caught an interview with the CFO ??? of Telus. They are spinning the story. Keep putting the presure on these news agencies as well because I noticed that the Globe and Mail shut down the comment section again. Do an emailing blitz. It's not just going to come from Ontario guys.......it has to happen Nationally. Get the story told.

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http://www.calgaryherald.com/business/Telcos+gain+little+Globalive+decision/2180709/story.html Hey sis......email this guy........use the template I emailed you. Tell him the story, he's smart enough to recognize how embarrassing it was to Industry Canada. Let him know Alberta wants this. Get your friends and family to do the same.

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I've sent through hotmail.........I'm going to start faxing too and snail mail. I'll post some ideas later.

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Hey kooldude........love your enthusiasm.......my MP is not interested in dissolving the CRTC.......most in parliament aren't........but calling for von Finckenstein's resignation because of the embarrasment he caused the government........that's where it'll hurt. What ever it takes........get the message out. Awesome job!!!!!

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It is very distracting.....it really started out as a pet peeve. I am bothered by the boldness of the CRTC and how they think Canadians are stupid. I don't like when people tell me what I need. I think I am capable enough to figure out that one for myself. I don't like to be force fed anything. If a company comes along that is truly listening to what Canadians want.......and implement them.....that's a rare thing. Also, I made a promise to my cell phone provider that made me buy 4 phones and locked me into contracts that I didn't ...

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Actually, I hear they are hiring.......I'm involved in a few projects I have to finish at the moment.......maybe I'll apply........thanks ROCKJOCK for such a great idea!!!

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ss........you have the right stuff!

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Clumpen......I love your spirit. They probably mentioned broadband becauese the world of telecom is changing. von Finckenstein is trying to have broadcast and telecom governed under the same .... I'm not to up to snuff on the pro's or con's of that yet...but the fact that he wants it and used a broadcast example of defacto over a telecom one bothers me and I am sure it bothers the governement as well. The big 3 and the CRTC are threatened to go take their case to court to be heard.....there is a bigger picture. I encouage you to click on ...

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NOT AT ALL!!! WRITE! WRITE! WRITE! I meant I like that you are not giving up ss. Get the message out. Make them understand. Transportation Minister.....now that's interesting.....that's another battle at another time for me. LOL

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Michie......Awesome!!!!!!! I'm going to post a list of suggestions. I encourage you to do what you can.

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Konrad von Finckenstein asked......"Where's the heart of the beast?" when referring to control of Globalive.........Canadian's are tough, thickskinned people......we are the heart of the beast. Canadians want the CRTC's hand out of our pocket. The CRTC under the control of the big 3 ........ they forget that Canadians come first. This stakeholder's first attitude can be stopped if Canadians ban together and let them know that we have had enough. If we are tough enough to endure Canadian winters.......this is a piece of cake.

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I think I should have put that under general comments........ooops!!!

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WOW!!!!!! Lots of details......great piece.

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Globalive has not failed. This is but a hiccup in the road. If you listen to the spin the big 3 have the media put on it.........OK everyone is entitled to their opinion......but if you read between the lines and see what the governments goals are (which reflect more correctly the Canadian peoples view) .......... I'm just encouraging Canadians to support this effort. Canadians are strong enough to put the CRTC in their place because the CRTC is supposed to be working for us, not the stakeholder's. The decisions that the CRTC has been making in the past few years ...

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Hey Rockjock......some people seem to have a problem with Egyptians...I would say get over it because Canada is a multi cultural society and welcomes people across the globe. There is a lot of Canadian Egyptians. The fact that Orascom wants to invest here should also be welcomed with open arms.......and yes I like humus, taboli, fatush, kebe and a whole lot of middle eastern dishes.......you should try it.....tastes good!!!

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pay2talk......just wait and see what is going to happen. I hope you are at the edge of your seat.

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pay2talk....I love your spirit. Trust me.....I am not sitting around....Globalive isn't either. You need to get everyone you know involved. You have to help them see that it will protect their pocket book in the long run. We need everyone from the east to the west to speak up. I spoke to people in the east. Do you have any idea how frustrated they are about things? They want change and although it will take time for Wind to launch there, they can't wait for it to happen. I spoke to people in the west. It is the same thing. ...

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By the way.....my service provider phone me again. This is twice in a few days. hmmmmm I wonder about that.

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Absolutely agree. Send faxes too.

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They wanted to drop the $2.00 extra fee for me on my internet. I politely asked, "What about the rest of Canada?" This is an interesting drama folks. Keep emailing, keep snail mailing, keep faxing.........all people in government.......heck go Provincially as well......don't forget the media. It's working people.....it's working. How many of you get a call from your service provider twice within a few days trying to save you money? They know we aren't going to stop.

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I'll keep that to myself for now......but it is funny! They should have listened to me when I tried to reason with them over the whole insurance incedent and made me buy 4 phones.

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Clumpen........that's exactly the right approach with the NDP. You are hilarious. Love the change your underpants thing. So BC is calling!!!! Awesome........don't worry, your ripples will turn into waves.

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Trottie.....Rockjock..........you aren't going to know what hit you!

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PattiB........you're awesome. It'll take a while for Wind to launch there....but they are coming. Click on my name......get caught up to speed on what is happening and start those letters rolling.

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Forgot to say.....start emailing, snail mailing, faxing......heck even call them if you want.

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Thanks Blade!

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A pessimist is a person who habitually sees or anticipates the worst or is disposed to be gloomy. Synonyms: a downer; a cynic; a party pooper; a complainer Antonyms:optimist or a believer I much perfer to be an optimist or a believer, you just feel better and you will always have a smile on your face.

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GTaGRIP is not even original. He must have commented on the globe and mail site because I told people to get a grip there. Don't pay any attention to it Blade.

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Chris 125..good point.

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mccans.........your videos are very entertaining. Don't stop posting them.

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Keep the pressure on them to fly straight!

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I never did put my numbers on that list. I could see through it from the beginning.

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I wish there we could use smiley central right now. That was funny.

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Gotta love being Canadian.....Eh?

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Thanks ss for another person to contact.

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AWESOME!!!!!!! I'll send her a second and a third letter. She'll start a fire!!!!!!!

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saidah......I would say sooner rather than later.

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It will cost me about $900.00 to quit...... and my bill is as high as $525.00 some months.....I am very looking forward to change. I figure I'll save the money I pay to break my contract by making the change.

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This is how I opened my most recent letter to her. I sent you a letter yesterday, but I feel like you will truly understand what I am trying to express. I have been frustrated with the CRTC for some time and it's most recent decision on Globalive's application has pushed me too far. The government needs to stand up and do something and although I am from Ontario......I think your voice should be heard for all Canadians.

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I should have added not just crawls out.....but crawls out on top.

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Did you read Terence Corcoran's piece, "Ottawa Must Fix Wireless Mess"? The government gives policy direction....the CRTC is suppose to implement......not make excuses to pad the pockets of their friends. And pulling the whole Yasser Arrafat thing.....people aren't as stupid as you think they are...that spin will never fly.

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What do you say of the fact that since 2006 the government has given crystal clear direction to the CRTC and the CRTC did nothing but stall and makes excuses since and have been coming out with outrageous rulings not just in telecom, but internet, cable, ect... and is now threatening that the stakeholder's are going to take their case to federal court re:broadcast and telecom under one act. That my dear friend is where the true story lies, not in some hyped up BS playing on peoples sensitivities. You will deffinately lose with that because people are smater than ...

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ss....I couldn't find it on that link posted either. This whole arguement about a fair playing field.........tell me.....is it required to run the process co-incident with the Industry Canada hearing? The answer to that question is NO. The CRTC head, Konrad von Finckenstein wants to put his legal footprint in the sand with this ruling and for that he should lose his job. People are sick and tired of everyone dipping into their pockets. You want to talk about fairness. Where's the fairness for the Canadian consumer? Honestly, I don't care about the stakeholder's or their feelings on fairness when ...

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Absolutely positive! I don't think I have been so convinced of something in my whole entire life.

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One last thought.......since 2006 changes where supposed to be made to the "law" but the proper way to express that is that the government made crystal clear direction to the CRTC for less & "smarter" regulation and spoke of the drama continuing as a major shift was occurring in the telecom world...saying the technological & regulatory ground was moving under our feet. The government made crystal clear to the CRTC that you wanted regulation in the least intrusive manner necessary to get the job done, but Mr. von Finckenstein had a problem with implementation and went on to say what ...

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That's Konrad von Finckenstein spoke of the drama, ect.....

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I can't stop laughing!!! mccans you have a gift.

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Dude......you're grasping........get over it already.

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That's exactly it Chris125......they send their trolls in to shake the tree and see what drops. They are losing this one because the Canadian people need to hear about what's really going on and their spin on things.....people can see right through it.

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I'm looking forward to see what they are offering. I'm pumped!!!

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Johnn......you do have a point and I am in agreement. But this is a democracy......freedom of speech and all. Personally I would rather take a more respectful approach to the whole process.....after all it should be there for us......I think people are just getting frustrated and are finding creative ways of expressing that.

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Patience.........patience......very politely respond with your point and see where it goes.

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I have full confidence when there is something to be said, it will be said.

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beniamino...I am sorry to hear that you feel that way. I encourage you not to give up. What looks bad today will seem a joke tomorrow. I don't believe the government can afford the embarrassment of not doing something about this situation. The CRTC is really making a mockery out of them and the big 3 think they are running the show at this point. Trust me.....the direction is to continue sending your letters because once all parties know how Canadians feel.....they will all want to represent their people properly.

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I posted you link salinger........good eye.

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I do realize that there are alot of automated responses.....but that doesn't mean that the messge isn't getting through. Today is the 9th.......they referred to the 7th in the letter.......that's good enough for me to realize they are listening. All you have to do is email them again to make your point. It will be heard.

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When I tried to click the link there was nothing there and the memeber said you had to pay for it...give me a break.

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Good point!!!!!! That is funny. I forgot we are in November. Too many things happening. Anyhow........it's all good. I already sent another email.

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Antagonize:to act in opposition to; oppose. Synonyms: irritate, annoy, alienate, estrange. Antonyms: agree, aid, help. Don't let it shake you. Just do the opposite. Silence is golden at this point. There's a troll that just popped up a few hours ago trying to antagonize. Ignore, keep focused where it matters.

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It has a ring to it doesn't it.

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http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/09/11/rogers-requests-foreign-ownership-hearing-into-public-mobile-and-dave-wireless/ The incumbents will try to stop even them. I have to follow up on this article from September...but don't think that by the time they are ready to launch...the same won't happen to them.

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Well thought out points......but the stakeholder's are making it hard to be friends right now.

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Vishal....good point. I'll look into it. In the meantime.......make sure everyone in cabinet is getting the message.

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I think one wants to be careful about making accusations. The last thing Canada needs is for foreign investors to run away because of unfounded views.

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I am here...just thinking.

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I have gotten A LOT of positve responses from friends and family about this issue. I know they are getting involved across Canada. I think this one is a done deal guys. Be patient.

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The have 90 days to do something ss. Just watch what happens.......this is a good thing.

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I'm working on a new letter.....I'll post it later.

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Minister Tony Clement said in his letter that he wants further submissions other than what they already submitted. He's just being "fair"....... I wouldn't read too much into it. Just wait and see what happens, the fact that he is taking the initiative on this is a good thing. Every one in cabinet has to hear Canadians loud and clear.

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Vishal.....the big boys already started to claim ownership infringments with the other players. If they win on this one, they will pick apart the others as well.

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Thanks salinger.....I couldn't remember who posted it, I thought it was good enough to repost to remind people that the incumbents will pick everyone of the new entrants apart and even if they claim that there is more competition.......they will try to stop them to.

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All I can say is ...... we shall see what happens. It has nothing to do with hopes....you need to understand the way things work. I have full confidence that Members of Parliament are listening and they will all do what is in the best interest of Canadians, not the stakeholder's.

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There will be. Globalive has 90 days to decide what it is going to do. I think that because the Honorable Tony Clement is taking the initiative here.......that's positive. All I can say is just wait and see and in the meantime don't let up letting people know.

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Aethor.....I hear you loud and clear. Since 2006 the government issued a Policy Direction that required the CRTC to rely as much as possible on market forces to achieve the policy objectives of the Telecom Act. Mr. von Finckenstein in 2007 repeated how crystal clear the government's direction was for less & "smarter" regulation and spoke of the drama continuing as a major shift was occurring in the telecom world...saying the technological & regulatory ground was moving under our feet. The government made crystal clear to the CRTC that it wanted regulation in the least intrusive manner necessary to get ...

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That's the ticket np!

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Again Aethor........I hear you loud and clear. The Honorable Tony Clement could heed the March 2006 final report of the federally appointed Telecommunications Policy Review Panel......which recommended that the federal cabinet be given the authority to waive foreign telecom ownership restrictions when appropriate. I can't see a more appropriate time than now. Konrad von Finckenstein needs to see that the heart of the beast is the Canadian people, not stakeholder's. The CRTC has drawn a line in the sand with this "precedential" ruling. The CRTC is challenging the government's authority and I say it's time to show them who is ...

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I wouldn't be too quick to say that. Let's face it....people are just frustrated and they want to see some action.

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Since 2006 the government issued a Policy Direction that required the CRTC to rely as much as possible on market forces to achieve the policy objectives of the Telecom Act. Mr. von Finckenstein in 2007 repeated how crystal clear the government's direction was for less & "smarter" regulation and spoke of the drama continuing as a major shift was occurring in the telecom world...saying the technological & regulatory ground was moving under our feet. The government made crystal clear to the CRTC that it wanted regulation in the least intrusive manner necessary to get the job done, but Mr. von ...

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Further more the Honorable Tony Clement could heed the March 2006 final report of the federally appointed Telecommunications Policy Review Panel......which recommended that the federal cabinet be given the authority to waive foreign telecom ownership restrictions when appropriate. I can't see a more appropriate time than now. Konrad von Finckenstein needs to see that the heart of the beast is the Canadian people, not stakeholder's. The CRTC has drawn a line in the sand with is "precedential" ruling. The CRTC is challenging the government's authority and I say it's time to show them who is the boss and who really ...

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anonymous....another view of the situation is that the government gave Globalive the licenses keeping in line with it's Policy Direction and The Telecommunications Policy Review Pannel.

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LOL......it was Leo Decaprio's (not sure of the spelling) father on "Catch me if you can", didn't know the guys name at the time.....but I thought it was an appropiate post for the situation.

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Don't think it was Mr. Walken.....Leo's name was Frank ........ he used different last names.....Anyhow...it's when his father gave the speech talking about his struggles to make it to where he was at that time. Just thought it was a good comparison .

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Trying to turn an international situation into a wireless conversation......OK I'll play. What would you say about any other business that may or may not do business in North Korea? Let's say Hyundai for example. Here's something from CNN October 19th, 2009. http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/19/nkorea.hyun.korea/index.html Hyundai is one of the fastest growing selling cars in Canada. What about former British army troop commander, Briton Roger Barrett? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3558283.stm this link is from April 2004. He set up consultancy firms and at his cocktail dinners in Bejing they ask if he is selling Nuclear Weapons......of course that is ridiculous. He likens North Korea to ...

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I guess I'll have to remember to figure out the name of the person who quotes before I post. LOL

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Something is coming down the pipe....I'm sure it's keeping a lot on the edge of their seat waiting to see what's going to happen. Let's see what Tony Clement does after the 18th.

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That's a creative way of expressing how much we pay for our cell phones.

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You'll turn cream into butter and climb out on top. LOL- Christopher Walken (so I am told)

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I think you're better off asking why the CRTC is not implementing government directions.

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http://mobilesyrup.com/2009/09/11/rogers-requests-foreign-ownership-hearing-into-public-mobile-and-dave-wireless/ I think if the incumbents get away with this they will pick apart the others as well.

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It's an exageration....do you have a humorous side?

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I believe that the government will intervene on this one. They want to keep in line with their Policy Directions since 2006.

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Rockjock said something positve...wow....a WIND of change perhaps? Or is it wishful thinking on my part?

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Blade.......I can see it! Totally see it! Awesome!

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http://www.telecomreview.ca/eic/site/tprp-gecrt.nsf/eng/Home Over 300 pages of reading to figure it out. LOL

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Under Implementation it states ,"The two objectives have been used to justify both a laissez-faire approach to economic regulation and an interventionist approach, to support the increased regulation of essential facilities and the deregulation of them, as well as to require proactive measures to increase competition and to allow market forces to work unimpeded by regulation. These two objectives also provide the basis for ongoing debate over whether competition is a policy objective in its own right or a means to achieving policy objectives" - which basically means yep......the government can intervene.

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Already started Johnn..........not really interested in everything.

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These measures include ensuring that government policies and programs are consistent with the principles of "smart regulation" being applied to other institutions and that all parts of the telecommunications policy and regulatory framework are coordinated to achieve the same objectives. It is within the government's power to initiate reforms in these areas in advance of legislation that changes the institutional structure. The following recommendations could be initiated in advance of legislation: Then there is a list of things that they can do prior to legislation one of them is respecting the review of the Department of Industry Act (probably means ...

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Just in those points alone.....so much is encompassed, not just governmental powers, but what the governments objectives are with regards to...deregulation of essential facilites. Now you know the big 3 aren't liking that. That's why there's like this show down at the OK Corral.

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Government policies are always the rule of thumb for any regulatory body to implement. For example.....Municipalities have to implement Provincial Policy Statements, re:Land Uses in ther Offical Plans. That being said, when there is a disagreement on a Land Use plan being put through.......there is always the option of going to the Ontario Municipal Board which will default to the Provincial Policy Statement. The fact that Tony Clement is taking the initiative to review this......that is a very positive sign. As to timing......well he gave a deadline of the 18th. I look at that as a positve.

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I know that there is a lot of discussion among MP's right now. I don't know if there will be much to debate......I guess we won't know until after the 18th......but what I can tell you is that the government took a lot of money for liscensing......I think it is very obvious that the CRTC is digging their heals in. What is going to be the outcome? That's a cliff hanger that we have to stay tuned for. But I know at OMB hearings......it is gernerally someone that initiates the hearing........not the Province. This is bigger that all of us ...

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@kevindclarke....you have the right spirit.....I suggest you write your MP, Tony Clement, James Moore and the Prime Minister.......to begin with, that'll help. The CRTC is ignoring government direction at this point.

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Alright Clumpen!!! That's the ticket!!!

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OOOOOOO you got it!!!!!!!!

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Hence the call for his resignation. This one isn't going to slide people. This was the proverbial nail in the coffin.

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Repeal means to revoke or withdrawal formally....or to recind by an offical or formal act....that has not happened, so no worries. Since 2006, the government has made crystal clear to the CRTC what it wanted.......the CRTC is just coming up with excuses, not implementation or solutions......they are stalling. Why you ask? It's obvious.....the big 3 are pulling the strings.

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That's it mccans......this one isn't going away for them. This was the proverbial straw that broke the camels back.

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http://laws.justice.gc.ca/eng/T-3.4/index.html

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If your really hungry for info .... munch into the varying orders.....lots of fun.

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We went a long way about it, but I think Clement has to go to cabinet, don't think he can act on his own for this one. That's why I've been stressing for people to make sure they get involved across the country.

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See there's where the whole what consitutes ownership deal comes in. Konrad von Finckenstein lean on defacto a very shady area.......there is wiggle room here.

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@Clumpen........you are doing awesome.....now take your new found knowledge and get through to the MP's out there in BC......especially Libby........I like her.

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Love the whole "ro-bell-us empire" phrase........I think it's catchy.

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np.......that's cool - something like we are bringing small business ideals to the big leagues. The fact that WIND has this site is interesting. I read in one of the newspapers the other day about Social (forget the exact term) sites like this being a new trend.......I think West Jet??? was the transportation one and there was another one..........not many companies are doing it yet. Anyway the thrust of the article was that it puts the company in touch with it's customers....giving it that personal touch. New ideas for a new generation.

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I would be worried about a disconnect between retail stores and head office. I had a really bad experience that way with my provider. However, if like the McDonald franchises......it could be done. The golden arches have a lot in the way of examples of how something like that can work. I worked form them when I was 16......they have extensive training.

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@ihaterogers....when writing stick to one topic i.e. consumers first, not stakeholders and your concerned about how it is making the government look like it's being mocked......that kind of tone and then simply appeal to your MP, ect... to take a stand for consumers.

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The Globe and Mail made the comment that just 62 per cent of the Canadian population had a wireless phone in 2007, ranking it dead last among the 30 members of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development. At the same time, carriers here reaped the fourth-highest average revenue per wireless customer, an OECD study said last month. The article I just posted said Canada was 3rd highest ARPU. My point is that there is plenty of the market available for WIND.

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The Telecom Review, Under Implementation it states ,"The two objectives have been used to justify both a laissez-faire approach to economic regulation and an interventionist approach, to support the increased regulation of essential facilities and the deregulation of them, as well as to require proactive measures to increase competition and to allow market forces to work unimpeded by regulation. These two objectives also provide the basis for ongoing debate over whether competition is a policy objective in its own right or a means to achieving policy objectives"...It is within the government's power to initiate reforms in these areas in advance ...

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Sometimes you just can't turn things around. This situation is what it is. I am excited to see the outcome. More than anything......I want to see if my gut reaction is dead on.......or if I missed something.

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Thanks Rob for current info...I was merely pointing out an article in the Globe and Mail in the last month. My whole point was that there is a lot of market to be had and...let's face it, if cell phone rates are reduced.....there will be more market penetration. Isn't that the whole idea behind having more competition?

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RockJock........you are entitled to your opinion. Your view is more than likely shared by a few others that browse this site. I just feel, in my gut, that you are missing the forest because of the trees. I know for a fact that the CRTC is in a lot of trouble as it is and I believe that this particular incedent is going to be the staw that broke the proverbial camel's back. Canada can not afford this type of international embarrassment, nor can it tolerate a renegade regulatory arm. I think you are wrong on this one RockJock.

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But you did post it.....to start dialogue as I recall you saying in another post. Can't see what it has to do with a wireless conversation. All I can say is that I don't see much problem at all.

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LOL

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You have to find a video for that one mccans. I am still laughing.

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Thanks mccans......you never disappoint. @nuckhead.....I use my Blackberry when I'm in the states and get nailed with costs. The only solution to that is to purchase a phone for when you are there and load it with minutes.

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Good tip mccans.....I'll have to figure that one out. Thanks!

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I noticed that was a classical guitar (I play...very little). Not bad by the way. @Clumpen came up with an interesting title for the big 3. He called it the "Ro-bell-us empire"......of course they are going to look for more ways to pick our pockets and increase ARPU. I think they want to beat the US and Japan. LOL

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That is sooooooooo true salinger.

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Put that in the song....@Clumpen will love it I'm sure.

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Can't figure out how to access it. Anyway, from what I did check out...they seem like nice people, but WIND blows them away.

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Figured it out. Vishal your comment is posted and answered.

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The people at Public Mobile seem like very nice people.......but WIND blows them away. Public Mobile will not come near the potential WIND has. Not putting them down, but just stating a well thought out opinion.

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How is Glovalive different from Public Mobile? First of all, I have to wonder about a CEO that has the thinking/influence of Rogers and Bell for so many years. Not saying that it's a bad thing to have experience in telecom, but I really hope his plans don't mimick what the "Ro-bell-us empire" (love that title @Clumpen) offer. Globalive founder, from what I can tell, has always been an entrepreneur and seems to think outside the box. That's what will bring change to the Telecom Industry. In terms of Marketing-Public Mobile is OK - WIND is EXCELLENT. In terms of ...

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*Globalive*

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@Clumpen is a member on this site. Click on the name when you see it appear in comments and you'll find the comment.

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I wonder if they need project co-ordinators?

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The incumbents aren't going to get their hands on anything. It's way too obvious what the problem is here. I posted a few comments on that article. These incumbents need to get a grip. I am looking forward to seeing what happens after the 18th.

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@ Clumpen...your saying "Ro-bell-us empire". I think it's catchy. I like it.

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That is awesome Clumpen!

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I wouldn't read too much into the last few sentences. He has to say that because those are the options. I believe this one isn't going away. It's interesting to see the process. What bothers me more than anything is it is not the public that is instigating this......it's the incumbents, not consumers....it's stakeholders. When they are revamping the Telecom Act......I think they need to take a good look at how stakeholder's can stall, paralyze, ect... they process.

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You guys are sweet. Thanks.....but I have a good job and I am paid very well for what I do. But I have to admitt.....I am smitten by this whole issue.

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Now that's creative Blade! I can picture it now. You leave very visual pictures.....like security guards taking you down because you want to be the first customer with WIND in Canada. Love it Blade!

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So that's North Korea ?????????? Still don't see a connection.

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OK.....so he is giving everyone the same speech. That's OK, at least he is taking the time to address us. I am sure he has to tread lightly right now. Let's give him the benefit of the doubt until after the 18th.

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I think it is awesome everyone is remaining positive. @mccans....looking forward to your next video.

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RockJock - Trottie......if that happens there will be public outrage like never had occured before. As the express goes, "When hell freezes over" can't be a more apt expression for such a riduculous notion.

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I have many contacts RockJock.......and although they may not be as "into it" as I am, I've been getting very positive responses and well wishes in my endeavor. I even have people telling me to get into politics and they would go knocking on doors for me.......that is all over what I have done about this issue. Of course, I have no interest in that at all......however RockJock...there are professionals, common everyday people, university students.....people across the spectrum that feel exactly how I feel about the situation. These are people that vote, ect... I feel that Industry Canada will over ...

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So by what you are saying, the same would go for Hyundai and every other Chinese, Japanese, Skandinavian and Western company.....wait a minute....hahahaha......you just said a funny. You have a very narrow view of the world RockJock......look at how it operates. I admit, North Korea's leader seems like a dweeb at times, he is even laughable, but he is more of a nuesance than a threat......kind of like you with your posts that you say make people think.

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I mean the nuesance than the threat part about you....not trying to insult.

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One more point RockJock.........do you remember that commercial.....I think it was a hair commercial??? When you start with one person and they tell one person and they tell one person and so on and so on and so.....I used to love that commercial because it reminded me of the brady bunch how everyone was in blocks. My point is this.....you conquer and idea with an idea.....believe me RockJock....people want what's best for them, their family and friends and their pocket books. Canadian's are known for not liking elitism and arrogance. I see a very different outcome.

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It is more than a hope. It will be a reality.

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I can understand how frustrating it is when you feel you are not part of the process and have no say. Although I don't know the particulars in this case, what I can say is that, in any municipality, cell phone coverage has become a service just as important as pumping stations, sewers, watermains, ect... I wouldn't say municipalities assuming those services is the answer, but I would say that cell phone coverage should be part of all municipalities offical plans (then it would be a public process). There are a lot of details to accomplish it, but I think ...

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You obviously didn't read my previous post. Hold on, I'll repast it for you incase you don't know how to turn a page. It wouldn't be anymore bad news than it would be for Hyundai or any other Chinese, Japanese, Scandinavia, eastern or western company that does business in North Korea. It's not the company that's being put on the list it is the country....man...you guys don't give up....I think I said this before.....you guys have thick skulls.

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This was my previous post:Trying to turn an international situation into a wireless conversation......OK I'll play. What would you say about any other business that may or may not do business in North Korea? Let's say Hyundai for example. Here's something from CNN October 19th, 2009. http://edition.cnn.com/2009/WORLD/asiapcf/10/19/nkorea.hyun.korea/index.html Hyundai is one of the fastest growing selling cars in Canada. What about former British army troop commander, Briton Roger Barrett? http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/3558283.stm this link is from April 2004. He set up consultancy firms and at his cocktail dinners in Bejing they ask if he is selling Nuclear Weapons......of course that is ridiculous. He ...

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The issue at hand is not weather or not our government gets its taxes......believe me, they get their fair share, don't forget how much the government got for the amount paid for the liscensing to begin with. If someone makes a profit for providing a service that Canadians need...I don't see the problem with that. It's not a bad thing to make money. There are a few problems we have here in Canada that the government since 2006 gave the direction to the CRTC to fix and to date, the CRTC has refused to cooperate.....or should I say that the ...

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Further more, when will the incumbents come into reality? They think that high ARPU does not necessarily equal high prices - Canadians simply like to talk a lot, despite all the free calls they get on their landlines, so therefore they end up paying more for volume. Give me a break...do they really think that spin is going to fly? Canada scored third-highest average revenue per user. ARPU is essentially how much monthly income a carrier earns per customer. Canada's $45.85 US rates third, next to the United States and Japan, according to Merrill Lynch. That third-highest ARPU certainly looks ...

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The "Nay" decision was influenced by the incumbents. Since 2006 the government issued a Policy Direction that required the CRTC to rely as much as possible on market forces to achieve the policy objectives of the Telecom Act. Since 2006 through to the present the CRTC has been consulting with stakeholders (mainly Bell, Telus and Rogers) to help set the CRTC's priorities. To which points out the CRTC's obvious bias when ruling against Globalive, considering that the stakeholders were the only adversaries in this unprecedented public review. No one from the public complained. Mr. von Finckenstein in 2007 repeated how ...

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Let's make this simple. We will use the big 3 North American auto makers as a perfect example. They had a rude awakening recently. Why? Because Canadians don't like arrogance and elitism. The big 3 North American auto makers force fed us what we wanted and Canadians got fed up with it. When the imports gave Canadians what they wanted, Candians flocked to them in droves. Where does Toyota rank in Canada? If there was a so called national pride in business then so called "Canadian" companies would be there for Canadians and we wouldn't need competition to make them ...

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It would be no more of a problem than for any other company that does business in North Korea. I guess they would have to cross that bridge if and when it ever happens.

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@Helmut2- just making a point, developing thoughts, ect.. :)

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@Perpetual - It's nice to hear someone new on this site that's excited about the potential of getting a better deal. Fido, Virgin, Koodoo are all controlled by one of the incumbents meaning either Bell, Telus or Rogers. @Angelo - I have traveled. But here's some useful information. ARPU means average revenue per user which essentially means how much monthly income a carrier earns per customerand and OECD is an organization that 30 countries belong to. Canada is one of them. Canada scored third-highest ARPU. . Canada's $45.85 US rates third, next to the United States and Japan, according to ...

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@Angelo - I posted this under Perpetual's comment, but I would agree with Perpetual in that Canadian's want more bang for their buck. Here's some useful information. ARPU means average revenue per user which essentially means how much monthly income a carrier earns per customerand and OECD is an organization that 30 countries belong to. Canada is one of them. Canada scored third-highest ARPU. . Canada's $45.85 US rates third, next to the United States and Japan, according to Merrill Lynch. That third-highest ARPU certainly looks like the third-highest prices the OECD talked about (carriers in Germany, by comparison, earn ...

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From the very first time I read an article about WIND/Globalive I saw something different. You know what they say about a woman's intuition. BTW always loved the YAK commercials and love the 3 commercials you have posted on this site. Wishing you all the best.

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Great article! I think I'll send him an email and open his eyes a bit more because the government has given the CRTC a mandate and the CRTC has implemented.

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Especially in these couple of days. Don't forget some news guys too.

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I don't think Globalive has any intention to sell. Like I said when our most favorite poster started the rumor based on an article in the Globe and Mail (RockJock) "When Hell Freezes Over".

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I have a pretty good feeling about this. It's just become too public...I mean too obvious what the problem is here. I think cabinet will make the right decision. Especially since the CRTC has approach everything with a stakeholder's first attitude. The government will have to put Canadian's first.

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I wrote your MP. I suggest you do the same because you are right. The world of telecom is changing. It'll be just a matter of time.

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mccans.....with another provider you would have been escalated.....put through customer retension and then resold on another service.

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probably 1 hour of your life......gone

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Roger's made the comment that they were interested, I haven't heard anything about an offical offer, where's your sorce @Rob.

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@Johnn spoken with wisdom. It is not evil to make money. Just because you know how to do it doesn't make you a bad person. As a matter of fact, those are the people you should watch. Besides if they are providing a service that we want.......taking risk......investing money, time and energy deserves a payoff.

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I am hoping they will get to launch on time. I guess we will have to see if the government is ready to act immediately.......or if it will take more letters. In either case.....I wouldn't worry too much about it. There's plenty of the market up for grabs.

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WIND is going to clean up where ever it launches!

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That's a great sign!!!

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I'm not that technically inclined, but I'll try for that the next time. Thanks.

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@Rob-if you compare that to what the profits of Bell, Telus and Rogers make, according to their subscribers....that's my point. We have just been hit with a global economic crisis.....I wouldn't worry too much about that.

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I don't think they have any intention on selling. With all the time, effort and money that has been invested........this is a fight to the end guys.

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I am all for breast cancer.

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@ Rob - Can you post the source of that info please? I'd like to read what you are talking about. But off the cuff without reading.......I think it's a matter of perspective.

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@salinger - good point.

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I had 2 very close friends, both female, had families...3 children each under the age of 12 and they are gone and to watch the family pick up the pieces in the aftermath is heart wrenching. Especially the one family in particular. The little girl was 5, the youngest of the 3 and the other 2 were boys. I always had a big heart for her since.

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@ Clumpen - it's OK. This is what you call the power of positive thinking. You speak as if it's already in the bag. No negativity. Besides.....Wind posted something on twitter about this very subject a few days ago and I think it's a good idea to think about how to give back.

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We are not talking right now! Planning for the future is all. Who knows what the future holds. Can't limit yourself.

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I don't think there is a concern either, but if someone makes a statement, it would be nice to know where he is getting it from.

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After my most recent email from the Honorable Rona Ambrose, it seems that the government is investing.....so in the future there could opportunity for government investment to assist.

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I think what is being expressed in these kinds of letters is how the incumbents are making it very difficult for the "new way" to take effect. That being said, that would include telecom. I am sure that once cabinet over rules the CRTC.....the incumbents will challenge that as well, but I just see that being detrimental to the incumbents. They will be digging their proverbial grave. Canadians will say enough is enough. The incumbents forget that the government is there to protect the interests of Canadians, not their interests, especially when the incumbents interests are so obviously contrary to ...

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By the way np....it wasn't her staff that wrote the letter. The first letter I got was from her office. This letter is from her.

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I can appreciate why you may feel that way, however, I see it as them saying....look...this isn't the first time the CRTC has done this...and because they are already embroiled in the other decisions.......they are saying we are on it. They can't comment on the CRTC's decisions yet. Things have to run their course.

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Well regardless....I think the message is loud and clear that the government's goals have always been to promote a fair and competitive business environment. That being said...it's going to be a battle with the incumbents to put them in their perspective places. But I believe the government has the will to do it, but they know the battle they have ahead of them. That's why it is important for the story to be told because the incumbents need to get the message loud and clear. The more they fight, the worse it will be for them in the end. They ...

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That's another one Johnn. I know of someone that lost their father to it when they were 18 and it inspired him to become a doctor.

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What language is that? I guess I'll have to use the google translator.

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This is very true @ Rob - But I know that the government has goals to make services available to everyone. That being said, I forsee government incentives down the road.

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Globalive is a Canadian company, founded by a Canadian.

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@kurolap - I'm still thinking about lyrics LOL and by the way I have no problem with Trump, I actually like the guy:) Here' where to go to. People in cabinet and leaders of the other parties have Honorable in front of their names. You can also access Senators, ect... from there. http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainCabinetCompleteList.aspx?TimePeriod=Current&Language=E

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Cabinet better not decide against. I just thought of something. In a recent email I received, it appeared that the incumbents appealed CRTC's decisions....not reading too much into that after all the CRTC still didn't implement government directions....but I was wondering how to soften cabinet. Less pressue on CRTC....more pressure on incumbents perhaps......I always say you catch more flies with honey and let's face it, it is the incumbents that are the opposers. The CRTC is just showing it is cowering to the incumbents.

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Guys....I am in no way forgiving the CRTC for cowering to the incumbents...and for not implementing government direction in a timely maner...and for taking it's guidance from the incumbents, but what if the CRTC perfered the government to tango with the incumbents? I mean after all, the incumbents are appealing CRTC's decisions with regards to wholesale issues, ect... I would feel differently about the decision that they made and more confident than ever that the government will over rule the decision. It'll be interesting to see how this pans out. If the incumbents have the nerve to challenge the government, ...

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Blade-Love your new pic. That's awesome you found that. Way too many pages to go through.... you should post that on the globe and mail site and address it to Mr. Green Jeans. The guy annoys me.

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mccans.....love it!

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LOL- Not a lawyer or a doctor:) I would have to be more disciplined than I have been if I was. Sometimes it's an advantage not to have the law degree.

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OK salinger.....I was trying to be positve. I also sent her an email pointing out that I was talking about Telecom and how I was trying to be positve about the situation, but needed to know that she heard what I said from the beginning. I have done that with every email that I received like this.

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Angelo.......if you aren't Canadian that's why you don't understand. That being said....it has nothing to do with foreign ownership. If you have been following the issues you would be able to see the bigger picture. It starts with the government giving it's regulatory arm a mandate and then it cowers to the incumbents because the incumbents appeal decisions. This decision can be over ruled by the government, and the regulator arm is saying......we don't want to tango with the incumbents so government you do it. Also, the regulatory arm has been guided by the wisdom of the incumbents for so ...

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Forgot this point Angelo....the government has goals for competition. How can their be competition if the incumbents got the spectrum from the beginning? This is not a bad thing. I see this as a good thing. And yes.....I am for real.

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This is why I think the infrastructure for Telecom needs a relook. I know the government mandated access, but I think it needs tweeking.

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One more sleep for the dead line...I wonder how long it will take for the government to get into geer. I like the article, it's very favorable and I love the confidence in that Wind will launch before xmas.

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But on the positive side, I like the new attitude, but I still don't forgive him for cowering to the incumbents to begin with.

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That's awesome!!!

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Thanks for the post Vishal.

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That's positive!

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The government has goals for a fair, competitive business enviornment. Do you really think anyone new would have gotten their hands on spectrum? The incumbents don't care about foreign ownership. This will fly and Tony Clement will do something.

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That's a positive sign!

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Tomorrow morning I will pay for the person's order behind me in the Tim Horton's drive thru and say it is a random act of kindness encouraged by WIND...the new national cell phone company.

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The CRTC cowered to the incumbents because the incumbents already appealed rulings it made in favor of wholesale access for example. That's softening things, but you have to listen to the Globalive hearing. Listen to the comments made by the incumbents. There are a few things that bother me about all of this. The first being that the incumbents can stall/paralyze the system. Another is that it appears that the decision was made on the incumbents opinion of what constitutes foreign ownership. That's why I think cabinet will over rule the decision.

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@salinger....thanks...I don't feel that way at all. I try to read into letters like that. I try to see where the government's head is. Even if it sounds like a generic response. You have to understand that they have to be careful about what they say. I can sit here and spout off all day, stir the pot, start a ruckus and kind of evolve and feel my way through...I am not really going to be held accountable for what I say (at least I hope not-LOL). I am not in some sort of position that I have to watch ...

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Great idea Jonavin!

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I love it!!! Subtle marketing, but the song is great.

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Now, now.......remember acts of random kindness. LOL-(I completely understand)

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I will do the same.

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I love the whole random acts of kindness thing. Looking forward to the launch:)

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Maybe Public Mobile, Wind has no intention on selling out. Public Mobile's guy at the helm has years of experience with Rogers and Bell and he signed the letter with the incumbents. That guy will end up like Fido, but Wind....I forsee great things.

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mccans...Love the new pic. That article had a lot of good quotes. Not selling out, not giving up......ready to launch before xmas.....I believe that.

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That's interesting. There used to be a saying, "The customer is always right" but that is not the case anymore.

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LOL

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Again Angelo....you have to be Canadian to understand.

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If he is behind me in the line up at Tim Horton's, I'll even serve him myself. Service with a smile.

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OK Eugene.....I am an offical fan!:)

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Love the new pic Rimone.

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:)

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I can't live without my Blackberry LOL. I'm hope Wind will have it as an good options fure Crackberries LOL.

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The above post is what happens when you have someone sucking your brain when you are trying to think. I hired this guy yesterday to do some bookkeeping and he won't stop asking questions. Anyway, what I was trying to say is that I hope WIND has good options for the Crackberry. LOL

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@Jonavin...I'm sure it will do what I need it to do.

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LOL

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I think it is money and time well spent:)

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Angelo....I've posted this before on this site, but I will do it again just for you. Word History: A cynic may be pardoned for thinking that this is a dog's life. The Greek word kunikos, from which cynic comes, was originally an adjective meaning "doglike," from kuōn, "dog." The word was probably applied to the Cynic philosophers because of the nickname kuōn given to Diogenes of Sinope, the prototypical Cynic. He is reported to have been seen barking in public, urinating on the leg of a table....The first use of the word recorded in English, in a work published from ...

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mccans...you never dissappoint. That was awesome!!! Speaking of laptops, the lap top I am using now is the 3rd in 2 years. This one actually lasted longer than the other 2 so far. I can't seem to use a screwdriver to fix them like you Johnn. LOL

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Nice pic's. Love how you took peoples comments and painted them on the door. Nice touch.

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Now that is news worth reporting! When you are in Nathan Phillip's square there's a guy by the name of Richard Tomson that feeds the pigeons/birds there 3 times/week. The little birds hover and eat right from your hands. It's pretty awesome! Richard is pretty friendly.

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I told the server at the Tim Horton's drive through that I was paying for the person behind me because Wind a new mobile company is encouraging acts of kindness. She was kind of stunned and just said OK. Then I said to her to make sure she mentioned that to the guy. Anyway, the guy behind me catch up with me on the road and was driving side by side and he was excited...so I rolled down my window and they guy said why did you pay for me? I said Wind a new mobile company is encouraging acts ...

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@FairDairy - This whole foreign ownership situation reminds me of useless/outdated laws that are still on the books. i.e. - laws pertaining to parking your horse and making sure it has water. That's how outdated the foreign ownership laws are. There are ways around making sure that Canada's infrastructure is sound. Regardless, this company is a Canadian company, founded by a Canadian. The fear mongering that's been going on with regards to foreign debt/ownership is just ridiculous and any one with half a brain can figure that one out.

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OUCH!!!

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Are you ever going to stop with your foolishness RockJock?

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Thanks Moose.

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Thanks guys.

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OK RockJock - Ron commented on the report with pretty clear facts. I didn't see a blanket statement in what he said. It was clear. There was no "bait and switch" as you called it. What more do you want? Do you have another question that you thought you asked and no one answered? We are not closed minded on this site. You like to antagonize and it isn't appreciated by the majority. But like I have said to you before, you are entitled to your opinion as I am and as any other person is on this site.

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I've got a lot of guts, but magots and snakes....that's just gross!!!

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I was at my hair dressers last night. Now he's Italian and when he gets heated...it gets pretty lively. I got an email from my MP while I was there. So we got into "the conversation". Number one complaint....no surprise...customer service. He is with Rogers and his wife has Fido. When I told him about WIND...he was like well if they would buy out my contract for me we would change instantly because none of the cell phone companies are any good. It was funny because the entire salon was in this heated debate and not one person had anything ...

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I'm already booked breznev.

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Angelo......you have to be american. Dude....happy capitalism.

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As your cheerleader from the side lines I say, "Go Wind! Go Wind!"

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I just heard something on 680 news today, Until Wind launches YAK will give you 3 1/2 cents per minute on your cell phone. Just go on line, check it out. I signed today.

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i-FtE4xAS4c&NR=1 I found this video and just wanted to say.........don't ever lose that drive. Man, to get on the phone and push it like that. That's where it's at. You don't have to be a salesman to have drive. If you are driven like that...man, you can accomplish anything. It's just a matter of walking through opened doors. There's a member on this site that says people think you can walk on water. I would say with that kind of drive....anything is possible. Keep raising the bar.

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RockJock......you have the personality that would make even me use profanity. But I will resist the temptation. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGNxKR0dnUM The video posted is from 2005. Watch it.

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OH.............I am soooooooooooo posting something else on Public Mobile!!!!!

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BTW I like DAVE's references to buying land. COOL!!

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Clumpen.......this is the first time I'm watching this stuff. Damn I have good instinct!

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Not bragging.....but it is surreal!!! Anyway, got to get back to studying.

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Guys.......I understand the frustration. Trust me at times I feel the same way. But the CRTC is like a twig growing out of the government. A bent twig at the moment. That's why it is so important to inspire/tell these people to fly straight.

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Who are you? Every time I post, you come up with 3. I like your ideas.

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I know Clumpen...this has become a new hobby for me. It will be interesting to see what happens.

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Trottie, that does not mean they did the "bait and switch". If that were true why did it take Telus to push the CRTC just before launch in 2009 when the financing was known about in 2005? I'll give you 2 takes on it. The first, it is because they know that they are not going to be able to gobble this company up like they will be able to gobble up Public Mobile. The second, is because they are getting vicious. They know they are going to be held accountable and are going to have to make changes and ...

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Angelo.....I hear what you are saying, but the bigger picture here....I am starting to sound like a broken record.......is about what the governments goals are. The government's goals are for all Canadians to have access to telecommunications . Taxpayers helped build the big carriers and now that they are well established they are bleeding us. They missed the point. And yes I do think there is a measure of collusion between the incumbents. That's why I am an advocate for this to happen. What I see in this debate is that the incumbents are going to make it very difficult ...

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Angelo.....I hear what you are saying, but the bigger picture here....I am starting to sound like a broken record.......is about what the governments goals are. The government's goals are for all Canadians to have access to telecommunications . Taxpayers helped build the big carriers and now that they are well established they are bleeding us. They missed the point. And yes I do think there is a measure of collusion between the incumbents. That's why I am an advocate for this to happen. What I see in this debate is that the incumbents are going to make it very difficult ...

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Actually Angelo. The States and Japan beat Canada in ARPU. I someone wanted better cell phone rates the place to be is Germany. They have the lowest ARPU. LOL

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Angelo.....it is a quality of life issue. Sometime technology can be a blessing....it can be a curse as well. This is progress, not foolishness.

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This is true Angelo. But the government has known its goals since at least 2005. How much time do they need to take the bull by the horns and get it done!!!

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Hey Angelo......the alternate view you think you are providing is not very well founded. I suggest you look into things a little more.

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@ Rob Heidegard - The incumbents don't either. They think we just like to talk a lot despite the fact that our land lines are free. I think that's ridiculous. Economists have fun trying to figure out how to price the service. You have to cover your costs, but when you are making billions and our ARPU is 3rd highest in the world you don't have to be an Economist to figure out that there is price gouging happening. Whether or not that makes sense to you Rob, frankly my dear, I don't really give a damn.

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@Ron - You seem to know a lot about phones. Will my BB World work or do I have to buy another one? Why or why not? (In terms I'll understand please :)

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Hi Wizard. Johnn pretty well summed things up nicely. There has been some of us diligently writing MP's and getting responses, but nothing of real substance. Nothing that indicates when they are going to make a decision. I personally don't see what there is for the government to think about, but I guess.......that's just the way the cookie crumbles. Looking forward to your ideas.

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You Rock Ron! Thanks.

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At least this guy doesn't sound like a wimp. However, I can't even find a website set up for them as yet. That in itself dosen't allow me to put a lot of confidence in them. WIND has been listening to Canadian's for howlong? They rolled out the plan for soapbox.com since 2005. That being said, I don't want to wait another year or so for something I can have right now.

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That's funny.

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I hear you. I am not a big fan of PAP's. I like to be in control of what I am paying and when.

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ss - That's it? I mean for a website. That's my point, exactly. It's like....what? That doesn't move me to have any confidence in what DAVE may offer.

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Those articles drive me crazy. I am yelling at my computer just reading them. I have been saying from the beginning that the bigger picture here is the implemetation of the government's policies. The CRTC is not doing that. They have excuses. Their excuses are influence by the incumbents. What is wrong with the media? They have little threads of truth in those articles, but they miss the bigger picture. I know for a fact that the liberals feel the way I do about this situation. ARGGGHHH! Don't give me that the government will wait until there is a majority ...

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A little too fluffy and not very focused???? I guess you don't understand the goal. Since 2005 soapbox.com was rolled out as the means to get Canadians involved in making this company different. This site is just an extension of that. Social media is a new way for consumers to connect with companies and express themselves. I absolutely love the marketing concept because it means that what is implemented is what is heard, thereby making a better product. BRILLIANT!!!

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WOW!!! Where did you find that? It reminds me of how the heated the "conversation" got in the salon last week.

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The way I see things is like this. This is competitive. Even DAVE is jumping on the band wagon now. At least he has guts to compete, but I still don't think he has what it takes to give the incumbents a run for their money. He can say he played by the rules all he wants, but I still say that is a matter of opinion and if Industry Canada took 1/2 billion, knowing where it came from........I don't think there is a choice in the matter. They must over rule CRTC decision. This is an international embarrassment. I ...

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DAVE is no where near where they need to be to bring real competition to the market. The fact that this guy is out there promoting himself like this is truly laughable.

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I think they will too. I don't see how the government can do otherwise.

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LOL

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That was an interesting article. The very first comment I made on this site had to do with putting language in provincial policy that would enable municipalities to put aside land uses for towers, which would cut through a lot of the potential hiccups that arises currently when a tower goes up. My idea has expanded now because I view telecommunications as a service as important as sewers, roads, ect... To have it accessable to all Canadians, there needs to be a serious overhall to achieve that and I do not think that the feelings of the incumbents should be ...

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It's good practice to give back. Awesome!!!

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Arbalister - what page is that on in the decision. I feel another letter coming on.

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Paragraph #34 in the decision speaks to how there is no one standard definition of control in fact .... so basically like what was said. This is based on an opinion and not rules.

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Conan1 - Konrad von Finckenstein is a walking contradiction. Everyone speaks about the rules.....no rules were broken.......it was an opinion like I said from the beginning. It wasn't even Konrad's opinion.....listen to the incumbents at the hearing......von Finckenstein is not even capable of an original thought.......kind of like a lot of people that are echoing what the incumbents want to be echoed. OOOOPS I forgot random acts of kindness. I think what I will say is that the government needs to stick to its goals and not lose that focus. Defacto is a very shady area to hang your hat ...

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Damean.....that's exactly what it means. Telus mistakenly thought they will be able to influence the government now because they made this public and because there is a minority government.......well they thought that it would put pressure and undue embarrassment on the government. It is my opinion that this will backfire on them. All of the politicians want to listen to their constituencey. I can tell you that if any of them come off as supporting this crap........it will not be good for any of them, no matter which party it is. For everyone else......WIND will launch......don't even entertain any other ...

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I added that Cabinet's intervention will be a blessing for the Canadian consumer because Globalive is the one and only company out of all the new entrants that are interested in what Canadians want and are capable of delivering. No laws or rules were broken and Globalive should be rewarded for being a great Canadian company.

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At first when I was reading it I was rolling my eyes saying, "I don't care about Bell's shareholders". But I love it!!! Clumpen they used your name for the trio "Robelus". I love it!!! Especially love the whole, "Tear down this wall".....that's awesome!!!

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Nuckhead - you have an eye for these plans........I can never figure any of them out. I just end up paying through the nose for my phone. I have 3 phones and should only pay $100/month.....shared minutes......so much data........so many minutes.....free incoming/after 6 and weekend minutes. But I never pay under $300/month. I just gave up in trying to figure it out and fighting with them because you never get anywhere.

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@Clumpen they need belittleing. They are too arrogant. It looks good on them.

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I agree.

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I say we flood him with emails.

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I just sent the guy 6 emails. I used the econimic condition of Windsor. I asked him how could he even suggest such a thing when so many jobs that were created there by this company? A place that is in desparate need of jobs.

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*thing*

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The way the pictures are now set up on Flicker shows an awesome spirit. Keep up the good work. I suggest after WIND launches, each team should continue being involved in some local community volunteer work. I think it sparks excellent morale.

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@Kurolap - there is officially over 1000 hits, there's like 1035.......

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@ Damean....ss shed light on that today. I already started to fight from that angle, however, I hope it's not too late. I feel another letter coming on.

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Aethor - I see your point. However, I perfer to look at it from the point of view that the government knew it's goal and the incumbents have frustrated their efforts by influencing the CRTC not to implement policy direction from at least 2006. How else can the government make sure their policies are put in place? Besides, this has nothing to do with foreign ownership or playing fair. It has everything to do with the incumbents frustrating this new entrant. And for that there is consequences and I can't wait to see what happens.

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WOW!!! That's the spirit Haki.

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I just got an email from my MP's office because I just wanted to make sure it wasn't just Mr. Garneau that was speaking up. He said Mr. Garneau was representing Liberal Policy. I think that's a good think.

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Does anyone know when exactly soapbox.com was launched? I thought is was 2005 because there was a date on Youtube that said that, however the video was posted a year ago and they are talking about paying the full amount for AWS. I'm starting to think it didn't start in 2005. Anyone know?

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Thanks Haki.

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Great job guys!!!

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http://kempton.wordpress.com/2008/09/04/globalive-wireless-soapbox/ OK-so wireless soap box started at the 2nd Quarter of 2009? OH well ...... it still show that Globalive/Wind Mobile is listening to Canadians.

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Everyone is getting the same thing. Have to think about it.

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joedoe - you are ridiculous!!! Mr. Masse can't even get his facts straight and you think we are wasting our time educating someone like him. This has nothing to do with circumventing the government and everything to do with protecting the Canadian pocket book and making sure that big companies are running the show.

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Just educate the man. I'll post my thoughts later. I have a meeting at 7:30PM, but I'll post something before midnight.

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I hear you mccans......I know the Liberals are on side. Haven't gotten anything solid from the conservatives and just generic responses from Block.

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RockJock - you are the NDP's biggest fan.......that's laughable.......they can't even get their facts straight. That's why your a fan. Birds of a feather flock together.

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There you go again RockJock - like the NDP - get your facts straight. As for the CRTC looking into Globalive.......RockJock here are the facts. On April 3rd, 2009, Globalive put its documents into the CRTC. Telus, on April 20th, 2009, went out of their way to cause embarrassment to the government by requesting that the Commission initiate an open and transparent proceeding to review the ownership and control of Globalive. Telus was so threatened by Globalive that they pointed fingers to Industry Canada's ruling about Globalive being a Canadian company and asked to review ownership and control. In a ...

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RockJock - You are something else. Orascom has no more control over Globalive than a Canadian bank would had a Canadian bank loan the money.

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I just wanted to make sure someone like RockJock didn't jump all over that mccans. I think they are going to make the right decision. I know the Liberals are on side. It's just a matter of them getting their act together and making the announcement.

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Thanks Ron. Did anyone get a response back from the Mr. Masse?

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OK they are sending out the same to everyone. But at least we know their position. I have to think about a response.

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He is just restating the CRTC's decision.........don't jump the gun yet.

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BTW RockJock the 3 spaces _ _ _ is open for interpetation and I am sure of where most peoples mind went. They wouldn't be wrong if their mind went that way, because it applies. However, just to clarify. I am calling you an ewe....a female sheep when fully grown. Sheep are followers, not leaders. You RockJock are not a leader, you are a follower. An ewe at that!!!

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We will see soon enough.

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Thanks Vishal. I will use it in my reply.

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You are such an _ _ _ RockJock. You are clueless. You can go ahead and fear monger, plant seeds of doubt.......but you are way off base. The CRTC is more interesting in stakeholders, no consumers........no rules were broken. Defacto is a very shady area to hang your hat on. It subjective.....too much wiggle room. In paragraph 34 of von Finckenstein's ruling......he himself admits that there is no deffinition.......then he tried to make one with his ruling. That is absolutely ridiculous and mocks the government. That's why I said they should call for his resignation right from the beginning.

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They are laying off managment and executive positions and hiring in customer service. That means they know what's coming. I don't want Roger's exec's influence this company. I hope WIND is looking for fresh talent, not old news.

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Thanks Chris 125. That would have been funny to let that one go. Spell check only goes so far:)

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Love that commercial!!!

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@Clumpen - The whole Ombudsman thing.........I have serious beef with that. I have a huge problem with the 407 and I have to take them to court now. The Ombudsman's office was suggested in Mike Cole's report of 2006 (Ontario Provincially). It was suggested along with a lot of other suggestions for customer service/billing issues. I am being told a report doesn't mean that it's law. I don't want to get into much detail, but I think an Ombudsman's office is useless unless it has teeth. Which clearly it doesn't. I think an Ombudsman's office is just a waste of ...

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RockJock.....mccans had a video for von Finckenstein before. I think he should repost it and dedicate it to you. I think the song was call......"You're a jerk". Globalive is going to be just fine. I can't wait to hear what you are going to come up with next, after they launch. I hope by that time they ban you from the site because you are an instigator. There is nothing factual about anything you say. Like for example about GL sinking their assets, ect.... into this venture. Man you don't know how business works.

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Gloria Bigone speaks about rules....the rules were followed. The incumbents heavily influence the CRTC's decision. In paragraph 34 of the ruling even von Finckenstein admits that there is no definition of control in fact. He went out of his way to set a precedent. This is not about rules......it's about competition......and it is getting vicious.

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I love this part. "It also appears to PIAC that Minister may wish to also consider issuing a Policy Direction pursuant to sec. 8 of the Telecommunications Act that the Commission shall rescind any determination of forbearance in relation to a carrier where it finds that there has been intentional conduct on the part of a carrier or carrier that may result in a substantial lessening of competition, or the possibility of frustration of competitive entry. This would enable the Commission more directly control the actions of a carrier that are contrary to the public interest." I haven't even thought ...

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I sort of did in my last letter where I said Telus is a disgrace and doesn't deserve to operate. I wish I had this information before. I could have made that point more weighty.

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That writer missed the point. It's not about foreign ownership, culture or anything of the like. It's about the incumbents wanting to keep a stonghold on their monopoly. Orascom has no more control over Globalive than a Canadian bank would had it loan the money. The issue is about frustrating plans of a new entrant and under the Telecom act/policy direction, there are consequences for that. Rogers just announced that it is laying off 900 management and executive positions to hire more customer service rep's. Don't you see that as .... a little coincidental? Not to minimize the impact on ...

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The writer of that article states: "It would be a mistake to allow Globalive to take part in the Canadian market unless it significantly changes its ownership structure to fully comply with the rules. The CRTC clearly outlined what the company needs to do to fall in line with the ownership regulations that are set out in the law. The other players in the market have to follow the current rules, so Globalive should as well." Everyone is entitled to their opinion, so here's my opinion. It is well founded too. There was no breach of ownership rules. In paragraph ...

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Aren't there agreements signed? I mean can't this so called former employee be in big trouble. If this is true......I don't think it would be to hard to figure out who it is.

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RockJock......I guess we will find out soon enough. I just think it is interesting that all of a sudden Rogers has this vision that they should be focusing on customer service. So they fire 900 people in management and executive position to hire in customer service. Why the change of heart all of a sudden? hmmm....oh I know.....it's because that is why WIND will do so well.....here's a secret RockJock that Rogers just found out.....Globalive is customer freindly.......oops.....did I just let the cat out of the bag? RockJock.....get over it. This is so happening, sooner rather than later.

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I don't think someone bankrolling a project contitutes control. If the day to day decisions are in Canadian hands.......who cares where the money is coming from?

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That's really bad. We are patiently waiting to see the outcome...it will happen.

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That's an interesting idea. Sounds like a good one.

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hmmm.....intersting. I wonder if they are doing BA's or something. LOL Anyway, it's all good. What ever it takes to get them up and running.

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I am glad they are picking up on how Wind is giving back while waiting.

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I find that article encouraging. I know everyone is anxious. One of the hardest things to do is wait. Just wait for it. It will happen.

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I'd say it is more of an issue that the incumbents want to keep the market the way it is. It's time for a change!!!

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Ron will know.

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This is about to get exciting!!!!

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Alright Michie!!!

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I love it!!! Eugene....I am speachless.

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This is a simple interpetation. Things are about to get exciting!!! Things are about to be kicked up a notch!!! Looking forward to the action.

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4G - Watch and learn. I have been extremely critical of the CRTC for one reason. They are influenced by the incumbents. They don't follow their boss' orders. That being said, it is the government that can and will step in here if they don't fly right.

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Yes RockJock, everyone is...but they are not subject to the kind of review that was brought on by the incumbents. This public review was something that von Finckenstein implemented procedures for on a dime. It was not something they normally do. Which speaks even louder that they are influenced by the incumbents. The horse and pony show the incumbents put on was a disgrace. I could see right through what they were doing and I don't even work in Telecom. The majority of Canadians that listen to that can see it. I haven't even begun RockJock.

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I have a budding actor in the family. I have to read Eric Morris' Books on method acting, ect.... pretty boring some may think.....but it is quite interesting. Also, I have a lot going on at work... a lot of prep...public meeting on Monday... an appearance before council next week and.........a few course at Construct Canada.... I am looking forward to my next vacation.

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I agree!!! I've been calling for von Finckenstein's resignation for about a month now. It is time for some new letters. I know they got about 10 from me so far. I think I have another 10 in me easy.

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Didn't send you any link.

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I see him kind of liking the idea, but for what ever reason...he has to fear monger somewhat.

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It would be nice to chat with him np. Come back Mr. Johannsson. I promise not to be too hard on you.

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Howard forums didn't shut me down at all. What the hell are you talking about?

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That is a nice letter. Interesting.

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You are getting really desparate and it is a shame.

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OH I get it. You are afraid of the truth and removed my comment. Chicken Sh!t.

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RockJock - Here ae the facts. Please follow along and understand that yes...it was an out of the ordinary hearing. On April 3rd, 2009, Globalive put its documents into the CRTC. Telus, on April 20th, 2009, went out of their way to cause embarrassment to the government by requesting that the Commission initiate an open and transparent proceeding to review the ownership and control of Globalive. Telus was so threatened by Globalive that they pointed fingers to Industry Canada's ruling about Globalive being a Canadian company and asked to review ownership and control. In a letter dated 22 April 2009, ...

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Give me a break.....so we talk too much.....is that what he's trying to say? When I open my bill every month.....I feel like screaming. I have 3 phones and according to the plan I have, I should pay approximately $180.00/month. I have never paid $180.00/month. On average I pay $350.00 - $400.00/month. I have incoming calls free on my plan, but if I am on site somewhere.....which happens a lot, I am charged long distance. I have a Toronto line and if I am in Oshawa, I am charged long distance on an incoming call. They told me when I ...

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RockJock......you and I agree on something, sort of. Now that's progress. I am of the opinion that there is a way to put services such as telecommunications into municipal official plans. There by securing access and construction. I have some ideas around that. It's an interesting point you made about Germany.

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Hi dgenge. This link is for all the over 300 Members of Parliament. http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainMPsCompleteList.aspx?TimePeriod=Current&Language=E This link is for all the Senators http://www.parl.gc.ca/common/senmemb/senate/isenator.asp If you click my name, you will see a lot of ideas and suggestions, but there are several examples of letters in there. Let me know if you need anything else.

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I actually liked the interview. I think the position was well stated. I see nothing wrong with tapping into that kind of expertise.

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What an arrogant.....tight _ _ _!!! No one is going to buy that spin.

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Although, Mr. von Finkenstein, said he was interested in finding the right balance in Legislative Reform, this ruling shows an imbalance. I want to point out also that his comment saying that he wasn't interested in thinking globally is in direct conflict with what I believe Canadian's want. We want to be competitive globally. The CRTC's ruling is the exact opposite of the clear direction the government gave them since the Telecom review in 2006.

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I admire Sir John A. MacDonald, not just because he happens to be in my family tree through my father's side of the family, or the fact that he was Canada's first Prime Minister, but because of his vision. When he built the railroad his vision was to unite Canada. Telecommunications is what unites us today and it unites us on a global scale. It is an extension to his vision. I'm sure if he where here today he would be in awe to see how far his vision has gone. Canada was evolving in Sir John A. MacDonald's period ...

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As an observer of this issue, I have my concerns about a Regional entrant such as Public Mobile. If the goal is for real competition to improve access to telecommunications for all Canadians, this has to be done on a National scale. I think Public Mobile will end up like Fido and sell out to one of the incumbents in a few years. Public Mobile's CEO has years of experience with Rogers and Bell and I think he will just mimic them when it comes to the program they are going to offer. I think the government would be very ...

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The Prime Minister's, recent trip to India speaks volumes as to where the government is headed. Canada can not afford this international embarrassment. Canada needs to send a message that it is very much interested in Global opportunities. Canada has the opportunity to reinforce it's goals, by over ruling the CRTC's decision and allow Globalive to launch. This will ensure the extension of Sir John A. MacDonald's vision for all Canadians to be united...connected.

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To the contrary Mr. Johannsson...there is no disrespect on my part. I however do believe the man is bias in his ruling. The point is who hired "Hank and Mary". Bell and Telus. That would be you Mr. Johannsson. You can not tell me for a second that you want competition and that you agree with the government's direction to make it happen. You of all people, coming on here and trying to put your spin on things. I will debate you to the end.

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I have a question for you Mr. Johannsson.....don't avoid it. Answer it....why did you call for a public review of Globalive's ownership and structure.

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Here's Konrad von Finckenstein's bio http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/about/vfinckenstein.htm Michel Arpin http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/about/arpin.htm Leonard Katz http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/about/katz.htm Rita Cugini http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/about/cugini.htm Timothy Denton http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/about/denton.htm http://www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/about/commissioners.htm all of those in the commision bio's can be found in this link

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RockJock - any rumors over coffee are just that. Rumors!!! I am sure that is exactly what the incumbents would like people to think so that it would discourage them. But I don't see that happening.

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Love it!!!

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RockJock - Amusing ... I can be at times, but not about this. When Telus requested a public hearing ... something that was never done before and the CRTC could implement it on a dime, but hasn't been able to implement government direction since 2006 ... that is amusing. As for working with Wind ... you never know what the future holds.

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RockJock - I don't see it that way. 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.

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Guys.......what I get out of Ken's post is that they are about to kick it up a notch. I don't think Globalive is just going to cower because the incumbents appear to be taking the lead in their spin on things. Look at what the editor of the Globe and Mail did. He showed his true colors and supported the spin on things that the incumbents have been putting out there. The only thing that will help the media along is if they see people....ordinary people like us.........saying.....wait a minute. I think the politicians are more in touch with what ...

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I think you know what I think of that.

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Hey Warren. Jibberish......I wouldn't say that. I like the fact that Canadians can put their 2 cents in and then the company implements those ideas into their business plan. That right there speaks to HOW they are different. I believe that's just the "tip of the iceburg" as to HOW they are different. Besides you can't expect them to "let the cat out of the bag" until they launch. Haven't you heard?.....there's a competition on...full force at that.

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mccans....I don't see anything valid in what that man says. That's just a spin he is putting out there. That is simply his wish list. That is what he would like to see.

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He's nothing but an opportunist. Wait until they put him under the microscope. He can not claim to be "following the rules" when he hasn't been put through the same horse and pony show that Globalive has been through.

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I was wondering where you were going to go with that one. That was good.

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@ mccans....you never disappoint. That was funny.

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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?

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You are helpless. Get over it already. Dude you are no match.

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What???? You have finally flipped your lid.

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Nice touch Blade!!!

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gg clifford - I can see why you would feel that way, but I just can't believe the government can take 1/2 billion dollars, agree that the ownership is Canadian and then cower to the CRTC. I don't see that happening.

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iaalex3 - I don't see that happening at all. They have tapped into a very successful wireless provider that has double the subscribers Canada has in population. It's all good.

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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.

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That's funny. I was just going to post that. Great interview Tony!!! Keep pushing forward!!!

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Although, Mr. von Finkenstein, said he was interested in finding the right balance in Legislative Reform, this ruling shows an imbalance. I want to point out also that his comment saying that he wasn't interested in thinking globally is in direct conflict with what I believe Canadian's want. We want to be competitive globally. The CRTC's ruling is the exact opposite of the clear direction the government gave them since the Telecom review in 2006. I am going to post this on the fist page for new ones to the site.

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@Chris 125 Vonfunk said something about that.......I have to find his post.

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@Gil - Awareness is the first step to action. Look at the "Me to We" situation....kids from Degrassi making a very serious global situation known to youth. That's the first step, awareness, the action follows. Personally, I am looking forward to the action. There is nothing speculative about this situation. You can not take 1/2 billion dollars from someone and say they are Canadian, go ahead, here's the liscenses and then have your regulatory arm, go against you and say ...... no ..... we don't agree with what the government says. We've got the opinions of the incumbents to back ...

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Great idea! Also try Industry Canada's number is (613) 995-7740, see if you can speak to Issues Managment. They will try to tell you to contact CRTC, but be persistant.

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The pictures truly show what a company it is. Awesome work guys!!!

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Mr. Johannsson - The Industry Minister may wish to also consider issuing a Policy Direction pursuant to sec. 8 of the Telecommunications Act that the Commission shall rescind any determination of forbearance in relation to a carrier where it finds that there has been intentional conduct on the part of a carrier or carrier that may result in a substantial lessening of competition, or the possibility of frustration of competitive entry. This would enable the Commission more directly control the actions of a carrier that are contrary to the public interest. I have been saying that from the beginning. What ...

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vonfunk - I appreciate your posts. Especially the fact that you have the connections down of who reports to who. That was quite helpful today as I was breaking through the ...... well the wall they are trying to put up at Industry Canada. Overall this is a public interest issue. That's why it is easy to get involved. Besides if you saw my cell phone bill this month.....OUCH!!!! We need a change in the industry. A more consumer friendly change. Go to Save Wind Mobile on facebook. There is a discussion page. That's a good place to brainstorm.

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angelos.....I've missed you. The pig reference......I guess even if you put lipstick on a pig......it isn't going to be pretty. You can't dress a pig up........oh you have to be Canadian. This is a public interest issue dude.

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Interesting idea!

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We would get a look at what the offering is. Marketing started. Lots of great ideas this morning.

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OUCH!!! That's frustrating.

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In 2009 Mr. von Finckenstein again brings up merging Broadcast and Telecom to be governed under one Act and even threatens to go to the Federal Court of Appeal so the stakeholders could make their views known. He asks for clarity on the issue. He used the precedent set in broadcast over the precedent set in telecom. That is a direct challenge to the government's authority and is deserving of a call for him to resign. I don't believe that Mr. von Finckenstein has the desire or the will to implement the government's direction. I understand that there has to ...

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As an observer of this issue, I have my concerns about a Regional entrant such as Public Mobile. If the goal is for real competition to improve access to telecommunications for all Canadians, this has to be done on a National scale. I think Public Mobile will end up like Fido and sell out to one of the incumbents in a few years. Public Mobile's CEO has years of experience with Rogers and Bell and I think he will just mimic them when it comes to the program they are going to offer. I think the government would be very ...

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Mr. Johannsson - On April 3rd, 2009, Globalive put its documents into the CRTC. You -Telus, on April 20th, 2009, went out of your way to cause embarrassment to the government by requesting that the Commission initiate an open and transparent proceeding to review the ownership and control of Globalive. You - Telus was so threatened by Globalive that you pointed fingers to Industry Canada's ruling about Globalive being a Canadian company and asked to review ownership and control. In a letter dated 22 April 2009, Shaw Communications Inc. (Shaw) supported the request for a public proceeding. What you have ...

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I have only just begun Mr. Johannsson......you better think twice before you try that with me. I am not influenced by anyone that would make me cower to you.

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LOL - I just can't believe the nerve of that guy. Talk about arrogance.

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This is what you call kicking it up a notch Angelo.

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I am glad that it is not just us that are writing. We are easy to ignore, but someone that's been through the fire........not so easy.

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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.

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It's been a busy day.......with all kinds of new blood on the site. WOW!!! I wonder what's in store????

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See that's what totally sucks here in Canada. I have a plan that incoming/after 6 and weekends are free. Right? Wrong.........the incoming calls are charged long distance if you have a Toronto line and are as close as Oshawa.........What???? Try to get them to explain that one when they told you from the beginning that you don't get roaming charges within Canada. Since yesterday.......my internet has had problems that it has never had before. I call and they give me some story that I just say, What???? I have had internet services with the same company for years........all of a ...

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I think he went running with his tail between his legs.

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Who do you work for Gloria? I am hard to please if you are messing around with the service that I pay for. I got told today, after calling everyday since Friday that it was my computer. I said I would take my computer in tomorrow and get it check. The woman suggested not to do that, but plug in directly to the modem instead of using the wireless signal. I ask you this.....what is the point in having a wireless service if you can not use it. So far it has been working since the last call. I have ...

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Thanks for your insights vonfunk.

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Thanks for the link RockJock. I think you will like my post.

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I think we have to view it as this.....we are in for a wild ride. I think Wind is about to kick it up a notch. They have to. The spin doctors of the incumbents are at work. There has to be more of Globalive's position put forth in the media and when you have the editor at Globe and Mail......being bias.......let's just say....it's going to take some kahuna's to get them to play nice.

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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.

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Wait now angelo. If you aren't Canadian, the government will take 1/2 billion from you and then have it's renegade regulatory arm say... I'm sorry. You aren't Canadian.

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I thought that since Mr. Johannsson wouldn't come back to me here, I would go to Mr. Hennessy there. You were so kind to provide that link.

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Why don't we try the telephone??? You will probably talk to his assitant, but you would be surprised how persuasive a telephone conversation can be. I am going to start that on Monday. Make sure you take notes because when you call on Tuesday......you have something to start the conversation with.

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OK.......and what's your point RockJock????

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These guys are ridiculous. Is someone ever going to tell them to focus on their product and make sure they are bringing something someone wants. It is just that simple.

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I am having lunch here at hoops. Howard's Forum has been entertaining. I am not finished with them yet. Just learned a bunch of communication tips I'm going to practise on them. LOL

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RockJock - You are the only one not listening. I am going to start from the beginning for the benefit of newer ones to this site. Konrad von Finckenstein, the head of the CRTC, has an obvious bias and that could not have be demonstrated better in the CRTC's recent ruling on Globalive. I am aware Mr. von Finckenstein has an impressive resume, but he is more interested in the effect that this competition would bring to the stakeholder's (main ones being Bell, Telus and Rogers), than in the government's direction to regulate in a less intrusive manner.....to get the ...

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The incumbents need to come into reality. They think that high ARPU (average revenue per user) does not necessarily equal high prices - http://www.cbc.ca/technology/technology-blog/2009/10/a_cellphone_by_any_other_name.html The incumbents say Canadians simply like to talk a lot, despite all the free calls they get on their landlines, so therefore they end up paying more for volume. Give me a break...do they really think that spin is going to fly? We need competition in order to fix the wireless market. Canada scored third-highest in ARPU out of all the OECD countries. ARPU is essentially how much monthly income a carrier earns per customer. Canada's ...

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In 2009 Mr. von Finckenstein again brings up merging Broadcast and Telecom to be governed under one Act and even threatens to go to the Federal Court of Appeal so the stakeholders could make their views known. He asks for clarity on the issue. He used the precedent set in broadcast over the precedent set in telecom. That is a direct challenge to the government's authority and is deserving of a call for him to resign. I don't believe that Mr. von Finckenstein has the desire or the will to implement the government's direction. I understand that there has to ...

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The Prime Minister's, recent trip to India speaks volumes as to where the government is headed. Canada can not afford this international embarrassment. Canada needs to send a message that it is very much interested in Global opportunities. Canada has the opportunity to reinforce it's goals, by over ruling the CRTC's decision and allow Globalive to launch. This will ensure the extension of Sir John A. MacDonald's vision for all Canadians to be united...connected.

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So according to this conversation ... Konrad von Finckenstein has really over stepped his bounds in this ruling. I truly believe his eagerness to set a precedent is going to be his downfall.

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@Pie - Long winded, perhaps.....but there is a lot more to the story than what you may think. Also, your link is to WIND's campaign. I think Vonfunk was speaking about the points you made at the outset.

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@ Gil #1-Target at this point is to raise awarness. If you need more info, ask on the community. Many people can help you out there if it is truly something you don't understand. #2 Alignment??? - WIND of course has zero customers at the moment. Who do you think they are aligned with? The other new entrants of course, but that is not to say that the incumbents aren't threatened. Why do you think the incumbents heavily influenced the CRTC's decision. #3 Delivery- I am sure that once WIND launches....we will see where they go. I have a lot ...

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Things are going quite well for me today. My other issue, the 407... you will be seeing me make waves soon with that too. Keep an eye opened for that one.

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That's funny!!! I like the idea. Go for it Mr. Sawiris.

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You are a joke!!! Give it up already.

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@Conan1 - I will check the number in my notes. I left my book at the office. I am pretty sure that was the number. After all I called it about 3 times today. First they said Eric, in the Issues Management department, didn't have voice mail and suggested I call the CRTC. The second time they put me through to Services Canada to some guy that didn't have a clue about the issues. The third time they took my information, said they would check all my previous emails and the one I sent them today and then Eric would ...

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I used this quote today, “It is unfortunate when you have two agencies of the federal government [CRTC and Industry Canada] taking different decisions with the same facts.It is sad and I don’t think we look great from outside the country. " I don't know what Industry Canada has to think about. They already decided in March of this year that everything is OK. So what that the incumbents are breathing threat. Let them do what ever they are threatening to do. I am sure everything will be just fine and life will move forward.

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I can't see it.......but that's OK.....it's good to know it is out there.

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angelos.....not all Canadians. And parking where I park is never free, unless it is in my driveway.

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@ angelos - in a game of war... it is all about strategy... sticking to a plan... execution of the plan... the incumbents are too arrogant... they say Cyrus the Persian King over took the first world empire (Babylon) in one night. Why? Because they were arrogant and let their guard down. They were banqueting and but the men of Cyrus’ army were not sleeping in their encampment around Babylon’s seemingly impregnable walls. For them it was a night of great activity. In brilliant strategy Cyrus’ army engineers diverted the mighty Euphrates River from its course through the city of ...

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OK... if Rogers et al is watching... you do not intimidate me on Howard's Forum. You guys are going to have to do better than spinning your wheels. Am I being confrontational right now.... yep... because I know I am right and there is a lot to gain.

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I know there are other causes to get wrapped up in... but for some reason... this one kind of stuck with me. I think it's because I am all for a good David and Goliath story.

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Maybe that explains the creepy new commercials.

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In my opinion the lobbying shouldn't matter in this case. Industry Canada already made it's decision in March of this year. What is the Minister going to do? Say he made a mistake........that would be embarrassing. Just over rule the decision, let the incumbents posture and do what they are threatening to do and then chastise them under section 8 of the Telecom Act for frustrating the new entrant from competing. Let's move forward already.

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@Powrrplay.......write Industry Canada.....call them........don't let them put you on to the CRTC or Service Canada.......stress that it is important to speak with Issues Managment or Mr. Clement himself because no one else is as close to the issue. Flood them with phone calls.....make them talk. Demand answers in a tackful way. They don't have a voice mail....say you will hold until you get someone that can speak to answer your questions because you are a very concerned citizen and this is a public interest issue.

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angelos......I think foreign ownership rules are extremely important to Canadian Heritage. My problem is that Industry Canada and the CRTC use the same test to determine weather or not a company is Candian or foreign owned. The fact that Telus instigated a public review of Globalive's ownership.......and the CRTC implemented the frame work to do that........which it has never done before......that's where I have the problem because they made a mockery out of the government in doing so. It is like they are basically saying the government doesn't have enough good judgment. You have to understand that there has been ...

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@Fyremage - I missed you guys by about 10 minutes. I came down with a donation. Good work guys!!! The food bank is a great service for those in need.

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I am here. I had courses all day at Construct Canada and will be there again tomorrow. But I am here. With the new tips on communications today... I am creating something. Give me a bit. I'm sure you will like it.

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I agree vonfunk. There's nothing better than a friendly debate. @wind whine - you comment fasinates me. So tell me what exactly is your concern with regards to WIND. Please be specific so I can understand what you are saying.

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I think it just validates that Wind is a real threat to them. Let them come on. I have a few questions for them. They have a perception of the way things should be... I have a perception of the way things should be... I am sure WIND has a perception of the way things should be. Let's face it... although things are going to be very competitive... things have to move forward. I am all for bypassing barriers. Let them come, it is entertaining.

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Go back to your mission statement and read it.

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http://webinfo.parl.gc.ca/MembersOfParliament/MainMPsCompleteList.aspx?TimePeriod=Current&Language=E You can access all 308 member of parliament at the above link. All the email addresses, phone numbers, ect... are there. Hope this helps. Most important is Minister Tony Clement, Prime Minister Harper, your MP, Mr. Masse (NDP critic) Mr. Garneau (Liberal), Jack Layton and Michael Ignatiff :)

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Wow!!! That comment took a life of it's own over the last few hours. It is all good guys. I just love to spar with him. That is all.

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