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> Odd how 'free trade' doesn't apply to consumers. Are they not allowed to import digital goods? Bell doesn't want free trade on the business side, either. The
by slavik81 8y ago
> Odd how 'free trade' doesn't apply to consumers. Are they not allowed to import digital goods?
Bell doesn't want free trade on the business side, either. They are part of an oligopoly that is protected from foreign competition by laws on Canadian media ownership. Media and cultural industries were exceptions to both the NAFTA agreement and the newer USMCA agreement.
- Scoundreller 8y agoBell’s all for cheaper networking gear though. Their nationwide 3G network (which they split the build cost with one of their “competitors”) was built by Huawei and Nokia. Even if they’re not currently buying Huawei gear, they still benefit from a formidable competitor for a supplier.. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/bell-teams-up-with-rival-telus-on-3g/article1200256/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/technology/bell-teams-up-wit...