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Canadian Telecom Complaints Hit New Record as Rogers Leads and Telus Posts Biggest Jump

Billing disputes plus wireless service problems drove the surge.

Overview

  • The CCTS accepted 23,647 complaints in 2024–25, up 17% year over year, the third consecutive record.
  • The four national groups made up 95% of cases; Rogers led with 6,485 complaints for a 38% share, up 15%.
  • Telus complaints climbed 78% to 4,904, and the company had the most confirmed Wireless Code breaches as total confirmed breaches rose to 70.
  • Billing drove the volumes, including a 982% jump in rental‑equipment billing issues linked by the report to set‑top‑box fee hikes, while wireless accounted for 51% of issues.
  • The watchdog cited expanded outreach for higher intake, and carriers outlined steps such as a five‑year price lock, AI‑assisted support and more self‑serve tools.