CBC: On Friday, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) implemented new rules banning telecoms from charging extra fees to activate, change or cancel cellphone plans. The now-outlawed charges include early cancellation fees and the once-ubiquitous activation fee for phone plans. The regulations are meant to make it easier for Canadians to switch wireless and internet plans to secure better deals.
Shortly before the new rules took effect, the CRTC sent stern letters to Telus and Bell, warning that Telus’ newly introduced $15 SIM card fee and Bell’s new $40 device handling charge appeared to violate the regulations…