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jorno319 said

A combination of the CRTC rejecting Telus' application to apply the fee to CRTC regulated services and customer backlash.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/busine.....-1.6882341

https://www.cbc.ca/news/busine.....-1.6678764

"While Telus didn't need the CRTC's approval to add the surcharge to its unregulated services, the CRTC is very concerned about this practice as it goes against affordability and consumer interest," the regulator said, noting that the fees disproportionately hurt the most vulnerable consumers.

"The CRTC is sending a clear message to Telus and other telecommunications service providers that are thinking of imposing such a fee on their customers."

The regulator said that if the practice continues, it will consider all options at its disposal.

"We heard Canadians loud and clear: close to 4,000 of you told us that you should not be subjected to an additional fee based on the method you choose to pay your bill," CRTC chair Ian Scott said. "We expect the telecommunications industry to treat Canadians with respect and do better."

  

Ah Yes ⬆️ ... It's all coming back to me now.

The question now is ... will we get a Déjà Vu, on this❓

Time will tell . . .

Dean