{"id":733836,"date":"2026-06-13T08:39:17","date_gmt":"2026-06-13T08:39:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/733836\/"},"modified":"2026-06-13T08:39:17","modified_gmt":"2026-06-13T08:39:17","slug":"canada-ban-on-certain-internet-phone-plan-fees-kicks-in-next-week-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/733836\/","title":{"rendered":"Canada ban on certain internet, phone plan fees kicks in next week | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"

A new ban on certain phone and internet fees just made it much easier for Canadians to change or cancel plans before their contracts end.<\/p>\n

Starting Friday, Canadians no longer have to pay fees associated with cancelling or modifying internet or phone plans.<\/p>\n

The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), an organization that regulates the telecommunications and broadcasting sectors, announced<\/a> these changes to the Consumer Protections Action Plan<\/a> in March.<\/p>\n

As of Friday, the new rules prohibit telecommunications providers from charging customers activation fees when they sign up for new cell phone or internet plans.<\/p>\n

Customers can also no longer be charged fees if they want to modify their existing plans. And unless you have a device that\u2019s under contract with your service provider, you\u2019ll no longer be charged for early cancellation fees.<\/p>\n

The new rule has just made it easier for Canadians to manage their plans<\/a> and make the most of better offers without worrying about surprise costs.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe are taking action to give Canadians more control over their Internet and cellphone services,\u201d said CRTC CEO Vicky Eatrides. \u201cThis means that consumers can switch to a better deal without having to pay extra just to get the service that works best for them.\u201d<\/p>\n

The Commission also created the Wireless<\/a> and Internet Code<\/a> so Canadians can better understand their rights and obligations in their contracts with wireless or internet service providers.<\/p>\n

According to a 2026 survey by the U.K.-based comparison website Broadband Genie, Canadians have the most expensive internet in North America.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe highest-ranking country is Canada, ranked 130th, with an average broadband cost of US$55.26 (C$76.99),\u201d reads the report<\/a>.<\/p>\n

However, even before the rules took effect, the CRTC had flagged new fees from Bell<\/a> and Telus<\/a> that could potentially violate these regulations.<\/p>\n

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