Consultation on a request made by television service providers to raise the maximum price of the basic TV package
Current status: Closed
This consultation first ran from September 28, 2022 to November 28, 2022. We re-opened the consultation from February 20, 2023 to February 24, 2023 to allow comments on new data provided by broadcasters about how many subscribers could see their bill increase if the application is approved by the Commission.
See the “What we heard” section to find the comments that were submitted.
We wanted to hear your views on a joint application filed by four TV service providers (Bell, Cogeco, Bragg and SaskTel), to increase the maximum price of the basic TV package from $25/month to $28/month, with adjustments based on the rate of inflation for each subsequent year.
We have denied the application. The price of the basic TV package will stay at a maximum of $25/month.
Read the decision on basic TV rates for more details.
Key topics for discussion
The Commission invites Canadians to comment on the questions below to help in reaching its decision:
- What are your thoughts on the proposed increase and does the applicants’ rationale justify it, in your view?
- Should the maximum price for a basic cable TV service be adjusted every year based on inflation?
- How will the outcome of this application impact your decision to continue using the basic cable TV service?
Learn more about the topics for discussion set out in the Notice of Consultation.
What we heard
- Interventions (comments we received online, by mail and by fax)
Related information
- Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2023-308
- Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2015-96
- Broadcasting Decision CRTC 2016-458
- How to participate in CRTC public proceedings
- Consumer price index portal
- You have choices. Demand better.
Contact us
Secretary General
CRTC
Ottawa, Ontario, K1A 0N2
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819-997-0313
Toll-free 1-877-249-CRTC (2782)
TTY 819-994-0423
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