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\"Aliant\"<\/a>Just when we might have hoped that System Access Fees were as bad as it could get, the marketing folks at Bell Aliant have found a new way to stick it to consumers.<\/p>\n

The CRTC approved plans by Bell Aliant to introduce a 30-day notice period when customers cancel certain bundles. I guess they figure that if you can’t charge the people who want your services, charge the people who want to go. That will sure leave them with a great feeling, won’t it?<\/p>\n

Among others, the plan will affect students who may consider taking bundles for 8 months before going home for the summer. If they don’t remember to cancel their plans in March, the new fee is the equivalent of a 12% rate hike. <\/p>\n

What is the fee for? Because Aliant can charge it. Call it a contribution to the Aliant Income Trust Profitability Relief Fund.<\/p>\n

On one hand, I could argue that we should let market forces rule – let companies charge what they want. If consumers don’t like it, find another service provider. But this kind of fee is a ‘back-end load’. Customers are being hit with it when they leave – a set of handcuffs to try to get customers to think twice before switching.<\/p>\n

Consumers have market forces to bring to bear as well. How could Bell Aliant customers respond? Maybe they could start by canceling their pre-authorized payment plans as an expression of disapproval. Or start shopping elsewhere – after all, you need to give 30 days notice when you switch.<\/p>\n

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Just when we might have hoped that System Access Fees were as bad as it could get, the marketing folks at Bell Aliant have found a new way to stick it to consumers. The CRTC approved plans by Bell Aliant to introduce a 30-day notice period when customers cancel certain bundles. I guess they figure …<\/p>\n

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