Wealth redistribution at CRTC
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by Mark
1w ago
Many governmental programs are a form of wealth redistribution. We tax those in the best position to pay in order to provide universal programs for citizens of all means. Think of it as a kinder, gentler, (democratically elected) Robin Hood. Progressive tax systems involve a tax rate that increases (or progresses) as taxable income increases. … Wealth redistribution at CRTC Read More » The post Wealth redistribution at CRTC appeared first on Telecom Trends ..read more
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Fifteen million of other people’s money
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by Mark
1w ago
It’s pretty easy to spend fifteen million dollars building broadband infrastructure. It is a lot harder to spend that kind of money wisely. When I ran a few network organizations, I spent the company’s money like it was my own. It doesn’t appear that the CRTC takes the same care spending money it has collected … Fifteen million of other people’s money Read More » The post Fifteen million of other people’s money appeared first on Telecom Trends ..read more
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Time to modernize outdated telecom rules
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by Mark
1w ago
Is it time to modernize Canada’s outdated telecommunications rules? That question is being asked south of the border in the wake of a decision by the Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit Court striking down the FCC’s Safeguarding and Securing the Open Internet order. Dr. Eric Fruits of the International Center for Law and … Time to modernize outdated telecom rules Read More » The post Time to modernize outdated telecom rules appeared first on Telecom Trends ..read more
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Telecom professional development
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by Mark
2w ago
For the past few years, I have been a supporter of the professional development opportunities from the International Telecommunications Society. The organization offers a number of complimentary webinars with speakers and researchers from around the world sharing their expertise. The sessions cover current topics of interest for professionals concerned about issues relevant to the digital … Telecom professional development Read More » The post Telecom professional development appeared first on Telecom Trends ..read more
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Far North dissension
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by Mark
3w ago
Last week, the CRTC issued its long overdue regulatory policy decision, Telecommunications in the Far North [TRP CRTC 2025-9]. The CRTC’s Phase II review process was launched nearly three years ago, following an initial consultation launched in November 2020. Remember the CRTC’s promise in October to “continue to issue timely and clear decisions”. In its … Far North dissension Read More » The post Far North dissension appeared first on Telecom Trends ..read more
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Political influences on telecom markets
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by Mark
1M ago
Over the holidays, the impact of political influences on telecom markets came to the forefront. Telecom Policy published a paper, Perspectives on political influences on changes in telecommunications and internet economy markets. In addition, in early November, there was an appeal filed with Cabinet [pdf, 221KB] by an interesting coalition of interests: Eastlink, CNOC, Cogeco … Political influences on telecom markets Read More » The post Political influences on telecom markets appeared first on Telecom Trends ..read more
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Regulating for growth
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by Mark
1M ago
Shortly before New Year’s, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer reportedly wrote key regulators telling them he expects them to be regulating for growth, to ensure regulations are not holding back investment and jobs. Sir Keir’s letter is understood to have referred to a need for every government department and regulator to support growth, and called … Regulating for growth Read More » The post Regulating for growth appeared first on Telecom Trends ..read more
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Holiday reading material
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by Mark
1M ago
Do you need holiday reading material to keep busy over the next couple weeks? Things to help you stay out of the way? Excuses to keep out of sight so you don’t get assigned any chores? Of course, you should catch up on your reading on this blog. Last week, I published my Top 5 … Holiday reading material Read More » The post Holiday reading material appeared first on Telecom Trends ..read more
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Top 5 of 2024
Mark Goldberg Blog
by Mark
1M ago
Which of my blog posts were the Top 5 in 2024, the posts attracting the most attention? Looking at the analytics, these 5 articles had the most individual page views: “Affordable broadband isn’t just a rural issue” [May 19, 2015] “Respectfully disagree” [December 12, 2011] “An especially relevant dissent” [July 11, 2024] “Defending my identity” … Top 5 of 2024 Read More » The post Top 5 of 2024 appeared first on Telecom Trends ..read more
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So the years spin by…
Mark Goldberg Blog
by Mark
2M ago
Somedays, more than others, I really do feel the years spin by. As I wrote last year, I am continuing to use lyrics from Joni Mitchell’s Circle Game as the title of my year-end wrap-up. So the years spin by and now the boy is 20 Though his dreams have lost some grandeur coming true … So the years spin by… Read More » The post So the years spin by… appeared first on Telecom Trends ..read more
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