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Last month, the CRTC called on Bell, Rogers Communications Inc. and Telus Corp. to detail the 香蕉视频直播渃oncrete steps香蕉视频直播� they are taking to respond to concerns about rising cellphone fees that consumers face when travelling outside Canada.

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In their written responses submitted last week, the companies argued against the need for regulatory intervention, saying the international roaming rates they offer are already comparable with, or lower than, those offered by providers in other countries.

A previous review by the CRTC 香蕉视频直播� which relied on confidential information from Canadian cellphone companies, along with studies and public information on roaming 香蕉视频直播� found Canadian travellers often face 香蕉视频直播渋nflexible香蕉视频直播� roaming rates regardless of how much they use their cellphone abroad.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 11, 2024.

Sammy Hudes, The Canadian Press