If you haven’t attended The Canadian Telecom Summit, you have no idea about how entertaining debates on regulatory and policy issues can be, while various constituents bring forward their positions on the key issues of the day. That is why the regulatory blockbuster, taking place this year on Tuesday June 8, is certain to be a highlight at The 2010 Canadian Telecom Summit.
There will be lots to talk about. As I wrote yesterday, parties filed their initial positions earlier this week on the issue of broadband being part of the universal service obligation. Is a universal service subsidy still needed? Should broadband in high cost areas be subsidized by users in lower cost areas?
In May, the CRTC will hold hearings into whether it should mandate wholesale access to certain high speed access services, which could shape the competitive landscape for alternate ISPs and other business services.
National digital strategies, consumer complaints, anti-spam legislation, competitive disputes. All these issues and more will spring to life when the gladiators of government policy enter the arena for the regulatory blockbuster.
The 2010 Canadian Telecom Summit takes place June 7-9. Have you registered yet?