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Week 14 Discussion: Government efforts to increase competition in Canada's cell phone market

Available on Monday, April 12, 2021 12:00 AM EDT until Friday, April 23, 2021 11:00 PM EDT

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The Canadian cellular market is a near monopoly since three of the largest companies control the market. More information on this matter is available in the article: Canada has 30 million wireless subscribers, 90 percent of market still controlled by Rogers, Bell and Telus.

While there is the appearance of some competition, other smaller cellular companies are actually owned by the big three. For instance, Bell owns Virgin mobile, Solo and others. TELUS owns Koodo, and Rogers owns Fido.

There have been efforts to increase competition in Canadas cell phone market. To learn more about this, view the following videos:

Also, read the CBC news article: All major U.S. wireless providers now offer unlimited data deals, leaving Canada far behind

Now, answer the following questions:

1. Are you in favour or against increased competition in Canadas cell phone market? Explain.
2. What would be the effect of increased competition be on consumers?
3. What would the effect of increased competition be on market efficiency?
4. Do you think that the government should intervene and create a more favourable environment for increased competition? Explain.

Please dont copy the answers of others