From: Jacques Deschenes[SMTP:jacdes@nbnet.nb.ca]

Sent: August 26, 2001 9:10 PM

To: procedure@crtc.gc.ca

Cc: Regulatory.Matters@Aliant.ca

Subject: CRTC 2001-37-Price cap review-Aliant Telecom

I am writing to voice strong opposition to Aliant's proposed rate hike to us

Rural people of New Brunswick. We get third rate services, are always the

last considered, if they feel like it , for additional services, and yet

they expect us to pay more. No Way!!!!!! Who cares if it costs you more to

service the rural customer. Does that make us less important to you? Seems

so. A lot greedy for big fat profits and the hell with the consumer. I say

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jacques J. Deschênes