I heard rumblings about this, but didn't realize how close it was to becoming a crappy reality - Internet Service Providers (ISPs) are about to successfully start charging Canadian consumers like us per byte - just like they charge us for our data plans on smart phones.
What does that mean for moms like us, who spend hours on our computers surfing, watching online TV and playing interactive games with our kids? It means our internet bills are going to SKYROCKET. Once again, the consumer gets gouged by big, greedy corporations.
The worst part of this is the CRTC has just made a decision that paves the way to making this a reality.
And here's what drives me insanely mad. Why are these big ISP providers doing this to us? There's the obvious answer - to make way more money on us now that the internet is firmly entrenched in our daily lives. But worse --> Telecom companies like Bell and Rogers want us to be watching their autocratic TV networks and be forced to continue subscribing to their channels where they control what we see, versus streaming online where we control the experience.
This is Bullshit! We need to send a clear message to Ottawa that we do NOT agree with this these already greedy and PROFITABLE ISP providers being able to indiscriminately add new fees to our internet bill.
We've seen moms band together to crush advertising campaigns that send the wrong messages about motherhood, like the Motrin PR disaster. Because you complained, the ad was pulled. But can we change the government's mind and beat big business?
For starters, CLICK HERE for the petition you can sign!
Also - share this post with as many people as you can. Start talking this situation in social media - Twitter, Facebook, your blog! Let all digital moms and dads know how we're about to get screwed again by big business.
Do you think moms can change the system. I think we can!!!
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