Canada Bans 3 Telecom Fees Starting June 12 as Internet Costs Average C$76.99
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Updated · Daily Hive · Jun 5
Canada Bans 3 Telecom Fees Starting June 12 as Internet Costs Average C$76.99
2 articles · Updated · Daily Hive · Jun 5
Summary
June 12 marks the start of a CRTC ban on activation, plan-modification and most early cancellation fees for cellphone and internet services in Canada.
The rule bars providers from charging to sign up for new plans or change existing ones, and it eliminates early cancellation fees unless a device remains under contract.
CRTC CEO Vicky Eatrides said the changes are meant to give Canadians more control and let them switch to better deals without extra charges.
The fee ban stems from Consumer Protections Action Plan changes announced in March and sits alongside the regulator’s Wireless and Internet Code on contract rights.
Broadband Genie’s 2026 survey said Canada has North America’s most expensive internet, with average broadband costs at US$55.26, or C$76.99.