After facing numerous complaints about the new $25 skinny basic TV packages, the CRTC has come up with a number of "best practices" for how cable companies "should" behave. The CRTC had mandated that by March 1, cable companies had to offer a so-called "skinny basic" TV package for $25 or less. Bell Canada has also announced that early next year it will stop requiring basic Fibe TV customers in Ontario and Quebec to also sign up for its internet service. Shop aroundAnd for Canadians still unhappy with the basic $25 TV packages, the CRTC encourages them to shop around for a better deal. However, Bader applauds the CRTC for offering Canadians TV shopping advice.

Source: CBC News November 22, 2016 10:00 UTC