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2025-11-24 Arbitration Award Bell vs Unifor ND-23-2003 EN 1

Source: https://crtc.gc.ca/eng

Dear Philippe Gauvin,

Thank you for the letter from Bell Canada and its flanker brand Virgin Plus (collectively, Bell) dated 22 April 2025 informing the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (the Commission) of Bell’s intention to start selling locked cellphones. According to Bell, this practice is in response to an increase in crime at its points of sale.

The Commission acknowledges the importance of ensuring the safety and security of customers and employees at retail outlets. The Commission, however, considers that Bell has not demonstrated that the practice of locking cellphones for up to 60 days after purchase is a necessary and proportionate response in this case. Specifically, Bell has not demonstrated that this practice is effective, nor that it has exhausted alternative solutions that comply with the Wireless Code (the Code). The Commission is concerned that Bell has opted to disregard a key consumer protection outlined in the Code, which is not in the best interest of consumers.

To address these concerns and help protect consumers, this letter sets out the Commission’s determinations on Bell’s practice of locking cellphones for up to 60 days after purchase.

Background

As you know, the Code’s rules on device unlocking require service providers to provide cellphones to customers unlocked at or before the time of sale. This rule was created to contribute to a more dynamic marketplace to the benefit of Canadians, by making it easier for consumers to take advantage of competitive offers.

After the Commission was informed of Bell’s practice, Commission staff asked Bell, in a letter dated 9 May 2025, to provide additional information and to explain how Bell would ensure that it remained in compliance with the Code.

In response, Bell stated that the practice of providing locked cellphones complies with the Code, because the Code does not indicate a specific moment at which they must be unlocked. Bell indicated that locking cellphones is in the best interest of consumers and is necessary to address an increase in crime and financial loss experienced by the wireless industry. Should the Commission disagree with that position, Bell requested that the Commission issue a decision to temporarily allow Bell and other providers to maintain this practice and launch a proceeding on an expedited basis to consider changes to the Code.

Commission’s decision…..

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BCE Q4 2025 results and 2026 guidance call

Source: https://www.bce.ca

By integrating deep data expertise, this acquisition directly addresses the increasing demand from businesses and governments for advanced AI and analytics. It enhances Ateko’s comprehensive AI solutions, reinforcing its position as a national leader dedicated to developing a secure and prosperous digital future for Canada.

MONTRÉAL – Dec 3, 2025 – Ateko today announced it has acquired SDK Tek Services Ltd.(SDK), a highly respected Calgary-headquartered data engineering and analytics integrator. This acquisition supports Bell’s strategic priority to lead in enterprise with AI-powered solutions and contributes to the development of a sovereign Canadian AI ecosystem.

SDK’s proven ability to transform raw data into actionable intelligence complements Ateko’s expertise in AI-powered workflow automation and system integration. The addition of a talented team of AI and data specialists to Ateko significantly boosts its capabilities to help clients unlock the power of their data, embed AI into their operations and deliver measurable business outcomes while meeting stringent data security and privacy standards.

The acquisition bolsters Bell AI Fabric by strengthening Ateko’s position as Canada’s only full-stack sovereign AI platform and systems integrator. The expanded offering will accelerate the development and deployment of AI solutions at scale for leading enterprises and governments – a critical component to building a sovereign AI ecosystem.

SDK’s established talent base and market presence in Western Canada will build on and expand Ateko’s national footprint and fuel the growth of new service offerings for enterprise and government customers.

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