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Re: Gov't expects CRTC to reverse ruling on Internet billing

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From: Rick Walker
Date: Thu, 03 Feb 2011 18:49
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"Mick Walker" <Sux2Bme@whereIam.com> wrote:
>
> That all sounds good but Bell isn't a monopoly.
>
> Bell has competition from Telus, Rodgers etc.
>

Eastlink is currently building cell towers for their own cellular service, 
anticipated for some time next year.

> On the second part re average use, that is increasing as more online
> activity takes place by individuals.
>

And as more individuals begin going on line with their own computers instead 
of the 'family' one.

> For instance you can get NetFlix now for $8 per month. As more and
> more sign up to the NetFlix service who you suppose should pay for the
> sky rocketing usage and the subsequent network enhancing?
>

More people will subscribe as it becomes more popular, and watch their price 
go up Mick.

> NetFlix just provides the content. But maybe they should be anteing up
> too
>
> Fine kettle of fish , eh.

They will - when enough people begin subscribing.  But it'll be the people 
who pay more, not NetFlix. 
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From: "Rick Walker" <RW@WR.com>
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Subject: Re: Gov't expects CRTC to reverse ruling on Internet billing
Date: Thu, 3 Feb 2011 14:49:26 -0400
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