Media advisory - Briefing on differential pricing

GATINEAU, QC, Oct. 25, 2016 /CNW/ - The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is holding a public hearing in the National Capital Region from October 31 to November 4, 2016, to examine the policy issues surrounding the use of differential pricing practices by Canadian Internet and wireless service providers.

Media are invited to a briefing on October 27, 2016, for background purposes. The briefing will provide an overview of differential pricing practices and the reason why the CRTC is examining these practices. Media will be able to ask questions after a brief presentation.

When:	Thursday, October 27, 2016
Time:	French session: 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. or English session: 1:30 to 3:00 p.m.
Location:	You may participate via one of the following ways:
	1.	In person at the CRTC Headquarters: Les Terrasses de la Chaudière 1 Promenade du Portage, Gatineau QC J8X 4B1
	2.	By teleconference: at toll-free number 1-877-413-4790 (Canada) or by dialing the local number 1-613-960-7514 Conference ID: 664 938 6
	3.	Online on WebEx (online videoconference): Link: English: https://pwgsc-nh-fr.webex.com/pwgsc-nh/j.php?MTID=mc8a1a47705d56af5f829e21f08164f73 French: https://pwgsc-nh-fr.webex.com/pwgsc-nh/j.php?MTID=m66c87165d98f8c13fbc3db0c34b27837
RSVP:	Media who wish to participate are encouraged to register with CRTC's Media Relations Office at 819-997-9403.

Follow us on Twitter: @CRTCeng

Like our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/crtceng

SOURCE Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission

please contact: CRTC Media Relations: Tel: [phone], Fax: [phone], Email: [email protected]