Rogers, Bell and Telus ask CRTC to scrap consumer protections

Canadian carriers Rogers, Bell and Telus filed interventions with the CRTC proposing to remove the $100 roaming cap, reintroduce 60-day phone locking and allow device financing beyond 24 months. Telus also wants customers to repay gift cards and discounts if they cancel early.

• Telus proposed eliminating the $100 roaming cap; Rogers would limit it to pay-per-use roaming
• All three carriers want 60-day phone locking instead of the full ban in place since 2017
• Rogers, Bell and Telus seek device financing terms longer than the current 24 months
• Telus wants gift cards and discounts repaid on early cancellation