On the eve of a critical new wireless spectrum auction, we have reports that the Big Three cell phone giants (who already control almost 94 per cent of the market) are trying to trick the government into shutting independent competitors out of the market. They're trying to block competitors from being able to use essential wireless spectrum. These giant phone companies are going so far as to use high-priced lobbyists and one is even using a fake grassroots campaign.

If the Big Three succeed, they will:

-  Squeeze independent providers out of the cell phone market.

-  Squeeze Canadians into binding longer-term contracts with disrespectful customer service.

“Hello, Mr. Harper – you are cutting out on me and I don’t understand what you are saying”

“Sorry about that, but don’t worry: you are a consumer and we put the consumer first.”

“Prime Minister Harper, I am very concerned about the implications of this decision for Canadian culture.”

“You are breaking up there… must be a dead zone.  As I was saying, this is about quality and consumer choices.  There is too much regulation on choices that should be between you and your broadcaster, I mean cable company, damn it,  I mean phone company…”