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Roaming over 📱 — Regulator cracks down on $16-a-day roaming fees. Algorithms are the new boss.

Oct 9, 2024
Canada's telecom regulator is set to reduce shocking roaming fees for Americans visiting Canada. Meanwhile, as AI algorithms begin dictating pay structures, the need for flattery in the workplace may diminish. The discussion also highlights gig economy workers feeling the impact of these automated systems. Furthermore, insights into recent technological advancements and their influence, including potential disruptions from Hurricane Milton, add depth to the conversation.
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  • The CRTC is mandating telecom providers in Canada to collaboratively lower international roaming fees, currently between $13 and $16 daily, by November 4th.
  • The rise of algorithms in compensation management may decrease pay predictability and transparency for workers, particularly in gig economies like Uber.

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Regulatory Action on Roaming Fees

Canada's telecom regulator is taking steps to reduce high international roaming fees, which currently range from $13 to $16 a day. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) has mandated major telecom providers, including Bell, Rogers, and TELUS, to collaborate on a plan to lower these fees by November 4th. This initiative is significant as roaming charges have been declining globally, with U.S. providers offering more competitive $10 daily plans. The failure to comply with the CRTC's order could lead to formal arbitration and further negotiations for consumers, as frustration grows over exorbitant roaming costs.

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