Canadians used to brag about our leading-edge prowess in digital communications technology.

My, how things sure have changed.

We now live in an era where Nortel is an investor’s punchline, and the Cable and Telco companies provide limited services with high prices and pushy contracts.

Canada has, in fact, become the laughing stock of the developed world.  Of all places, Harvard University has even released a detailed report criticizing Canadian broadband.

Just 50 days from now, the Federal Cabinet will decide on the appeal of the recent CRTC decision which basically granted still more monopoly powers to the cable companies and telcos.

Imagine my luck — I had just discovered that alternatives exist, like the enterprising and customer-focused Teksavvy Solutions, while I sadly also learned about this recent CRTC decision.

If you want Canada to once again become a healthy incubator for communications technology, visit this group’s site now and send a message to your representatives in Ottawa:

http://www.competitivebroadband.com/consumer/

If you don’t think it’s worth your time, well then just wait and see what Bell, Rogers and their ilk will do with rejuvenated monopoly powers.