Overview

• The CRTC is urging major Canadian telecom companies to make international roaming more affordable for travelers.
• Industry Minister François-Philippe Champagne previously expressed concerns over rising roaming rates despite global trends of decreasing phone bills.
• Telus, Bell, and Rogers have recently increased their daily roaming fees for U.S. and international travel, prompting regulatory scrutiny.
• The CRTC's review highlighted the inflexibility of current roaming plans, which often charge flat daily rates regardless of usage.
• Telecom providers must also renegotiate outdated domestic wholesale roaming rates, with the CRTC ready to intervene if necessary.