A new ruling which plans to dramatically increase the cost of internet usage is currently being re-reviewed.

Internet consumers and businesses are outraged by the new rules set by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. This new ruling has given many companies including Shaw Communications and Bell Canada the go-ahead to start charging users extra money when their monthly limits have been exceeded.
The CRTC confirmed on Tuesday Feb.8 they will be re-examining the rulings on the way internet service providers charge for over using internet fees.
The ruling made last October by the CRTC, also stated smaller internet service providers would not be able to offer customers unlimited downloading and accessing the internet for a fixed fee.
This ruling would be a downfall for all Canadian internet users including entrepreneurs, small businesses and everyday people by charging the extra fees. Considering many mobile devices need internet to use applications and check emails, it’s just a matter of time before internet charges are higher and charging more for the service.
Broadcast Journalism student Jacinta Wingeter, says the new ruling would also cause problems for students.
“I find that it’s a real problem for students. They’re limiting our resources and a lot of students cannot afford to pay more for their internet usage.”
Within days, petitions had gained nearly 400,000 signatures while accumulating more every day. This was the cue for the federal government to step in.
The rulings were originally supposed to go into effect on March 1, but the amount of concern already stressed by consumers and the federal government means there could potentially be changes or an overall discharge sooner.
As part of the review of the ruling, the commission is seeking comments from the public until April 29 on an online form.
For more information visit http://www.crtc.gc.ca