CRTC Demands Lower International Roaming Fees from Canada's Big 3 Telecoms

The CRTC has given BCE, Rogers, and Telus until November 4 to outline measures for reducing high roaming charges.

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Telecom providers must also renegotiate outdated domestic wholesale roaming rates, with the CRTC ready to intervene if necessary.