From: Eleanor Toews[SMTP:etoews@rapidnet.net]
Sent: September 20, 2001 2:19 PM
To: procedure@crtc.gc.ca
Cc: regulatory.affairs@telus.com
Subject: residential telephone rate increases
Secretary General
CRTC
Ottawa
I was incensed when I read about Telus wanting to enrich their empire by
this new money grab.
There are several points which I would like you to consider:
1. People on fixed incomes do not have the resources to put into such a
scheme.
2. I very much doubt that individuals in the "underserved" communities have
been asked whether they wish to participate in this scheme. (Doubtless, the
idea that others would pay most of the cost might be appealing.)
3. Do they need these "improvements" to survive econpomically, or is this a
frill? It seems like it would be cheaper/ more cost effective for these
people to move to better served communities.
4. Should telus be allowed to issue this new tax, supposedly for the
betterment of the citizens?
5. If there is a communications need in some areas, is there a less
expensive way to meet those needs?
Please do not let telus bamboozle us into enriching their private empire
using a do-gooder strategy.
Eleanor Toews