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Business model - Time based increases.  
Business model - Time based increases.  


The CRTC and contract laws had a loop hole that allowed for "inflation" based increases within 30 to 60 days notice. These increases occur on the base price of the service. They're not allowed to alter discounts for a term period, often for two years. Lower prices are used to attract new clients, e.g., 50$ fiber with lifetime discount or lifetime price.  
The CRTC and contract laws have a loophole that allow for "inflation" based increases with 30 to 60 days notice. These increases occur on the base price of the service. They're not allowed to touch discounts for a term period, which is often 2 years. Lower prices are used to attract new clients. An example would be $50 per month for fiber with lifetime discount or lifetime price.  


Videotron issues increases frequently also regardless of what your price starts at. These are the sweeping emailed internet increases in recent years:{{CitationNeeded}}
Videotron issues increases frequently also regardless of what your price starts at. These are the sweeping emailed internet increases in recent years:{{CitationNeeded}}