SHAW DIRECT TERMS OF SERVICE – CUSTOMER AGREEMENT
Updated January 31, 2024
You (the “Customer”) acknowledge and agree that by requesting, viewing or paying for any of the Services offered by Shaw Direct, you agree that the following terms and conditions (“Terms of Service”) apply to the provision of the Services. If there is any part of the Terms of Service you do not understand or you wish to clarify, please contact our Customer Care Centre.
1. Definitions. In this document, the following words have the meaning set out beside them:
“Equipment” means any or all of the Receiver(s), the Satellite Dish and any ancillary equipment necessary to receive the Services;
“Receiver” means the integrated receiver decoder/set top box that is connected to your television in order to decode the programming and is associated with your Shaw Direct account;
“Satellite Dish” means the dish antenna and related components that are installed on the outside of your home;
“Service(s)” means, as the context permits, any or all of the services that Shaw Direct provides to you from time to time, including without limitation, rental of Equipment, programming to one or more Receivers, Pay-Per-View services (“PPV”) and Video-On-Demand services (“VOD”) and mobile applications to deliver Shaw Direct authorized services; and
“Shaw Direct”, “we”, “our” means Shaw Satellite Services Inc. and any corporation that it controls, is controlled by or is under common control, together with their respective officers, directors, employees and authorized agents.
2. General. The Terms of Service set out below reflect the manner in which Shaw Direct provides the Services to you. We may find it necessary to change these Terms of Service, the Services or the amount of any fees or charges associated with the Services from time to time and will provide you with thirty (30) days advance notice of any material changes relating to these Terms of Service and your Services. This notice may be provided to you with or on your monthly invoice statement or by separate notice. Non-material changes to these Terms of Service will appear on the Shaw Direct website at www.shawdirect.ca by way of updated versions of these Terms of Service. YOUR NONTERMINATION OR CONTINUED USE OF THE SERVICES AFTER YOU ARE NOTIFIED OF THE CHANGES CONSTITUTES YOUR ACCEPTANCE OF THIS AGREEMENT AS MODIFIED BY
SUCH CHANGES OR ADDITIONS. If you do not agree with any changes we make to the Terms of Service, you may cancel the Services by calling our Customer Care Centre. If we change the content of any programming, you agree that we have no obligation to replace or supplement the programming previously offered that has been changed or give you any refund or credit.
3. Restrictions. You acknowledge and agree that:
(a) the Services will only be provided to you in Canada;
(b) the service address associated with your account is located in Canada;
(c) you will not directly or indirectly use a single account in connection with more than one (1) service address;
(d) you will keep Shaw Direct advised of your service address, contact email and phone number(s) associated with your account at all times;
(e) no Shaw Direct – owned Equipment shall be removed from your current service address without the consent of Shaw Direct;
(f) if you terminate the Services within one (1) year of subscribing to the Services, any Receiver(s) provided to you at net $0 charge under a special promotional offer will be returned to Shaw within thirty (30) days of disconnection of Services;
(g) no more than six (6) Receivers can be authorized on one account; and
(h) all Receivers are located at the service address listed on your account.
If any Receivers are not located at the service address listed on your account, we may disconnect all or any portion of the Services immediately and we shall have the right to charge you for any Services provided to any location that is not the service address.
4. Fees and Charges for Services. You agree to pay in full all amounts billed for Services, including all applicable taxes by the due date set out in the monthly invoice statement. We will bill you each month in advance for the Services, unless otherwise indicated on the invoice, and your invoice will be made available to you in an electronic format by logging into your account at our website. For self-install orders, billing for your Services will commence on the earlier of activation or 30 days from the day of shipment of Equipment. To activate, install your Equipment as directed and call Shaw Direct to process your account and equipment activation. Notification of new invoices may be sent to you at the email address you have provided us. If you do not receive notifications of new invoices by email, you are still responsible for logging into your account at our website to check for new invoices on a regular basis and for paying all amounts by the due date specified. Certain special promotional offers may require prepayment via credit card up to a value of one hundred dollars ($100), which will be applied to your next bill. Amounts not paid by the due date are subject to interest and other charges as more particularly described here and in Section 5. If you have amounts outstanding more than thirty (30) days past the due date, your account may be subject to Service downgrades and restrictions from ordering PPV or VOD programming or from adding new Services. If you have amounts outstanding for more than sixty (60) days, Shaw Direct may refer your account to a collections agency and you agree to pay a fee of $20.00 for services relating to the administration, processing, or service costs for your account (for example, collection efforts due to non-payment or suspension, disconnection or reactivation of your Services) and will be subject to a disconnection of Services. Any discounts associated with your account will be removed upon disconnection and will not be recoverable in the event you reconnect your Services. If your account is disconnected for any reason, you will be charged a reconnection fee of up to $30 upon reconnection of your Services. If you have any billing-related questions, please contact our Customer Care Centre. You must bring billing invoice questions and disputes to Shaw Direct’s attention within 60 days of the invoice date. Your failure to contact Shaw Direct regarding any invoice will constitute your acceptance of the invoice. Shaw Direct maintains discretion to disconnect services during a dispute if satisfactory payment arrangements have not been made by you.
5. Other Charges. In addition to the monthly fees due and payable for Services, you agree to pay the following charges, plus applicable taxes, where applicable:
(a) Installation fees.
(b) Interest: Amounts owing after the monthly due date are subject to a late payment interest charge calculated and compounded monthly on the outstanding amount at 2% per month (26.8% per year) from the date of the first bill on which it appears until paid in full.
(c) Deposit:Where programming has been disconnected, Shaw Direct may require that you pay a deposit prior to reconnection of the Services. Deposits will appear as credits on the Customer’s account and any fees payable will be deducted each billing cycle from the deposit amount. Deposits will not accrue interest.
(d) Returned Payment Fee:In the event that any institution on which your payment is drawn refuses to pay Shaw Direct for any reason and the cheque, money order, credit card payment, or other instrument is returned to Shaw Direct without payment, you agree to pay Shaw Direct a returned payment fee of at least $25.00.
(e) PPV: When you order PPV movies or events you will be charged a service fee per movie/event ordered. Unless otherwise indicated at the time you place your order for PPV programming, all sales of PPV programming are final.
(f) NFL Sunday Ticket™ and NHL® Centre Ice™: When you order NFL Sunday Ticket™ or NHL® Centre Ice™ you will be charged a fee. Unless otherwise indicated at the time you place your order for NFL Sunday Ticket™ or NHL® Centre Ice™, all sales are final and no fees will be refunded if you cancel your Services.
(g) Multi-Receiver Fee (MRF): If you receive Services on two (2) or more Receivers, you will be subject to a monthly fee (of at least $5.99) for the activation and continued use of multiple receivers on your account. If you are using the Services outside of a regular residential dwelling, you may be subject to additional fees for each receiver that receives Shaw Direct services.
(h) Receiver Non-Return Fee: You are required to return your Receiver to Shaw Direct in the following circumstances: (i) if you were provided a Receiver at net $0 charge under a special promotional offer and you terminate the Services within one (1) year of subscribing to the Services; (ii) if you are participating in a Receiver rental program (described in Section 9 below) and your Services have expired or are terminated; or (iii) if Shaw Direct has provided you with a replacement Receiver. In these circumstances, your Receiver must be returned to Shaw Direct in good working order within thirty (30) days from the date your services are disconnected or your replacement Receiver order is made, as applicable.
In the event that your Receiver is not returned to Shaw Direct as set out above, you agree to pay to Shaw Direct a “Receiver Non-Return Fee”, in an amount equivalent to the undiscounted retail value of your Receiver, which amount will vary based on the type and model of the Receiver, plus applicable taxes. The Receiver Non-Return Fee will be applied and appear as a charge on your Shaw Direct account on the date your Services have expired or are terminated or an order for a replacement Receiver has been made, as applicable, provided however that if your Receiver has been returned to Shaw Direct within thirty (30) days as set out above, payment will not be processed and the Receiver NonReturn Fee charged to your Shaw Direct account will be reversed. If your Receiver has not been returned to Shaw Direct as set out above, payment for the Receiver Non-Return Fee will be processed using any of the payment methods accepted by Shaw Direct for your account (including preauthorized credit card or bank withdrawal).
The Receivers must be returned to Shaw Direct c/o CTDI, Attn: Shaw Direct Receiving, 2480 Meadowvale Blvd. #3, Mississauga, ON L5N 8M6. Shaw Direct is not responsible for any Receiver which is stolen, lost in transit or is otherwise not received by Shaw Direct for any reason within the thirty (30) day return periods described above.
(i) Minimum Subscription Period: All programming channels and packages require a minimum subscription period of 30 days. In the event you change or cancel programming during the initial 30-day minimum subscription period, Shaw will apply such change or cancellation upon the lapse of the initial 30-day period. No credits or refunds will be payable in respect of such programming changes or cancellations.
(j) Self-Service Areas: Certain Services or Equipment may require an upfront payment of up to $100 when activating Services or installing Equipment in self-service areas. The upfront payment amount will be applied to your first month’s bill.
6. Other Contracts. If you are a subscriber under a separate Shaw Direct contract (including a contract for equipment), please review that document for additional terms and conditions.
7. Seasonal Break. You are permitted to pause your Shaw Direct Services for periods of not less than fourteen (14) consecutive days and not more than one hundred and eighty (180) consecutive days; provided that in each twelve (12) month period you may only pause the Services for a total of one hundred and eighty (180) days (a “Seasonal Break”). Any promotions or discounts associated with your account will be removed and forfeited and will not be readded. You will be charged an administration fee of $10 upon reinstatement of your account and Services and the monthly fees payable for your Services upon resumption will be the then current market price of your Services plus applicable taxes. If you wish to schedule a Seasonal Break, at the time you make the request, you must give us instructions for automatic reconnection on a date that is within one hundred and eighty (180) days from the date you request the pause. You may also arrange a Seasonal Break, by visiting the self-service section of www.shawdirect.ca or by using the Shaw Direct automated telephone system.
8. Termination and Default.
By You:
- In relation to residential accounts, you may terminate the Services at any time by notifying Shaw of your desire to terminate at 1-866-356-3006;
- In relation to business accounts, you may terminate the Services as follows:
- Where Shaw’s provision of the Services is governed by a separate signed service agreement, the termination provisions of such agreement shall apply.
- Where Shaw’s provision of the Services is not governed by a separate signed service agreement, the following shall apply:
- Where the total charges for use of the Services in the preceding month is less than $2,500, you may terminate the Services at any time by notifying Shaw of your desire to terminate; or
- Where the total charges for use of the Services in the preceding month is greater than $2,500, you may terminate the Services at any time by providing Shaw no less than 30 days advance notice of your desire to terminate, in which event Service charges will continue to apply until the end of the notice period.
- Where the total charges for use of the Services in the preceding month is less than $2,500, you may terminate the Services at any time by notifying Shaw of your desire to terminate; or
- Where Shaw’s provision of the Services is governed by a separate signed service agreement, the termination provisions of such agreement shall apply.
- In relation to residential accounts, you may terminate the Services at any time by notifying Shaw of your desire to terminate at 1-866-356-3006;
- You are responsible for payment of all outstanding amounts accrued up to the date of termination, including, if applicable, any early termination fees payable.
By Shaw Direct. Shaw Direct may cancel any or all of your Services or accounts and any corresponding Agreement as long as we give you at least 30 days’ prior written notice (if you are a resident of Québec, 60 days’). Applicable charges continue until the cancellation date. For residents of Québec who have subscribed to a Service on a ValuePlan Commitment Period, we may cancel that Service only if you are in serious or repeated breach an Agreement (including for non-payment) or for another serious reason, including if we no longer have the technical ability to provide that Service.
We may immediately suspend or disconnect all or any part of the Services at any time without notice upon the occurrence of any of the following: (1) you fail to make full payment of amounts owing to Shaw Direct within sixty (60) days of their due date; (2) a breach by you of any of these Terms of Service that has not been cured within 10 days after you receive notice of such default; (3) you transfer or relocate any or all of the Services or any Shaw Direct-owned Equipment without the consent of Shaw Direct;
(4) you assign or attempt to assign any of your rights, duties or obligations under these Terms of Service; (5) any act of bankruptcy on your part or the commencement of bankruptcy proceedings against you; (6) we suspect that fraudulent charges or activity may be associated with your account; or (7) you harass, abuse or threaten any of our employees, agents or representatives, whether verbally, in writing or otherwise.
Refund. On or after expiry or termination of the Services for any reason, if your account has a credit balance less than ten dollars ($10.00), this credit balance will not be automatically refunded to you when Services expire or are terminated. If your account has a credit balance of ten dollars ($10.00) or more, we will refund that balance to you within thirty (30) days (i) by mailing a refund cheque to the last known address that we have for you in our records or any other address that you instruct us to mail to or (ii) by processing the refund to the credit card on your account. It is your responsibility to keep us informed of any change in your mailing address or credit card details. Your failure to inform us of any such changes will, in the event that any refund cheque mailed to you is returned as undeliverable or any refund to your credit card is unsuccessful, result in the forfeiture to Shaw of the credit balance amount.
9. Receiver Rental Program. If you are participating in a Receiver rental program, you acknowledge and agree that the Receiver supplied to you by Shaw Direct is rented to you as part of your monthly charges and shall remain the exclusive property of Shaw Direct, and that you will not sell, transfer, lease, encumber or assign all or any part thereof. You acknowledge that you have no right to purchase the rented Receiver at any time.
10. Equipment Warranty.
- Receiver(s): If you own your Receiver(s), you will receive the manufacturer’s standard limited warranty applicable for a specified period of time after the date of purchase. In addition, Customers that own no more than one (1) Receiver may purchase from Shaw Direct, for a period no less than one (1) year, optional limited warranty coverage for their Receiver. Customers who receive Services on two (2) or more Receivers will automatically receive additional limited warranty coverage on each of their Receivers.
- Satellite Equipment: If installed by an officially authorized Shaw Direct installer, exterior Equipment is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. This warranty covers all outside Equipment, including replacement and labour costs for the Satellite Dish, Low Noise Block (“LNB”), and outside wiring, provided that any damage was the result of normal use of the system and not pertaining to vandalism, theft, force majeure, tampering, accidental damage (direct or indirect) by a human or animal, insertion of any equipment not explicitly authorized by Shaw Direct, electrical surges and/or electrical issues not caused by Shaw Direct or use of the system in any manner other than intended by Shaw Direct. Items that are not covered by the warranty include: equipment damage or loss of signal as a result of tampering with the Satellite Dish and outside equipment; the Digital Satellite Radio (“DSR”) satellite receiver and remote control; replacement and labour costs arising from self installations and Satellite Dish and/or LNB upgrades.
- No Warranty for Mobile Services. Shaw Direct does not warranty any product or service pertaining to the reception of mobile services or applications.
11. Installation.
- For the purposes of these Terms of Service, professional basic installation shall include the following:
- Initial Customer contact by installer confirming the installation date and time.
- Satellite Dish assembly and mounting to your home (single family structure.)
- Placement and connection of hardware from Satellite Dish/LNB to one (1) Receiver.
- Testing of entire Customer drop for functionality
- Consultation concerning the options to connect the VOD services
- Contact our Customer Care Centre for system activation.
- Demonstration of Receiver operation to Customer.
- Sealing of all entry holes plus installation of proper wall plates.
- Costs. Any costs over and above a basic installation must be paid by the Customer directly to the installer. Additional hardware and installation charges may include, without limitation, additional mileage, cabling beyond 100 ft, fishing of lines, or multiple lines.
- Self-Service Area. Installation may be performed by a Shaw Direct installer; however, if a Shaw Direct installer is not available in your area, Shaw Direct may provide a Satellite Dish to you for self-install. At no time is Shaw Direct responsible for any injury to person or damage to property either directly or indirectly resulting from installation of Shaw Direct Services by any individual, party or company that is not an officially approved Shaw Direct installer. Shaw Direct is also not responsible for any portion of costs incurred pertaining to installations made by any individual, party or company that is not an officially approved Shaw Direct installer.
- Rental, Condo or Multiple Dwelling Units. Customers who reside in an apartment or other rental property must have obtained the consent of the owner or landlord to attach the Equipment to the building prior to arranging installation. Customers who reside in a condominium or strata unit are required to have valid authorization (from the by-laws or otherwise from the governing body) to attach the Equipment to the building prior to arranging installation. Shaw Direct is not responsible for any changes or damages made to any portion of property as the result of installation of Shaw Direct Services made at the request of a tenant or occupant of a rental property, condominium, townhouse or any other multiple dwelling unit.
12. No Waiver. No failure to exercise and no delay in exercising, on the part of Shaw Direct, any right, power or privilege hereunder will operate as a waiver hereof.
13. Collections. In the event that Shaw Direct chooses to use a collection agency or legal counsel to collect any amounts owing by you or to assert any other right Shaw Direct may have against you by virtue of these Terms of Service, you agree to pay the reasonable costs of collection or other action including, but not limited to the costs of the collection agency, reasonable legal fees, and applicable court costs. You acknowledge that, in the event of your failure to pay amounts owing to Shaw Direct, Shaw Direct may notify credit and/or collection agencies of your non-payment, which may have an adverse effect on your ability to obtain credit.
14. Content. Shaw Direct shall have no liability with respect to the content of the programming provided to you.
15. Liability for Unauthorized Use. In the event that any of the Equipment is stolen or otherwise removed from your premises, you must notify our Customer Care Centre immediately, but in no event more than five (5) days after such removal. In the event that we are not notified accordingly, you shall be liable for unauthorized use of the Equipment and the Services until such time as we are notified.
16. Compliance with Laws by Customer. It is your responsibility to ensure compliance with all applicable building codes, zoning ordinances, covenants, conditions and restrictions (collectively "Laws") related to the installation of the Equipment provided under this Agreement, to pay any fees or other charges, and obtain any permits or other authorizations necessary for installation of Equipment and reception of the Services. You are solely responsible for any fines or similar charges for installation or service in violation of any Laws. Removal of any of the Equipment due to failure to comply with any Laws will not alter or relieve your obligations under these Terms of Service. If you do not own the Equipment location, you represent that the installation of the Equipment has been approved as required by applicable Laws, and that Shaw Direct’s interest in the Equipment will not be encumbered by any conflicting interest and you agree to indemnify Shaw Direct if this is not true.
17. No Transfer or Reselling. Neither the Services nor any of the Equipment may be assigned, resold or transferred by you without the prior consent of Shaw Direct.
18. Shaw IDs. Primary Shaw IDs may only be registered by the customer subscribing to the Services. You are responsible for any and all Secondary Shaw ID holders added to the account and their compliance with these Terms of Service and the Acceptable Use Policy applicable to the Services, to the extent such terms relate to their use. You agree to communicate any and all notices from Shaw to the Secondary ID holders, to the extent applicable. You may only provide your household members with Secondary Shaw IDs.
19. Viewing. You acknowledge that the Services are to be viewed only at your service address and under no circumstances shall they be exhibited in any common or public area or for any public viewing purposes. Any exhibition other than as set forth above shall constitute a material breach by you and will result in deactivation of the Services. The programming may not be rebroadcast, reproduced, transmitted or performed except as in accordance with these Terms of Service, nor may an admission fee be charged for program viewing. If you are using any of the Services outside of a residential dwelling, you are responsible to ensure you have the appropriate rights granted to display any and all content.
20. Blackouts and Temporary Interruptions. Some of the services contained in the programming, including some subscription services, sports events, and/or broadcast network services, may be blacked out from time to time in your local reception area. Any circumvention of, or attempt to circumvent any such blackout shall constitute a material breach and may also result in legal action against you. Programming may also be subject to temporary interruptions due to various causes including but not limited to natural phenomenon such as weather-related causes (thunderstorms, snowfall, etc.) Shaw Direct will not be liable for any loss, damage or inconvenience which you may suffer as a result of any blackout or temporary interruptions and will not refund charges for the blackout period or temporary interruption.
21. Warning against Piracy. It is against the law to receive the programming or any portion thereof, without the applicable payment to Shaw Direct. Any Customer who wilfully causes Equipment modification for the purposes of receiving the programming or any portion thereof without the applicable payment is an accessory to an offence and may be punished accordingly.
22. Assignment of Account. Shaw Direct may sell, assign, or transfer your account to a third party without notice to the Customer. In the absence of notice of the transfer, you shall continue to remit all payments to the address listed on the Shaw Direct invoice statement.
23 Applicable Law/Entire Agreement. These Terms of Service shall be governed by the laws of the Province where your service address is located, and the laws of Canada, including the applicable rules and regulations of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission. The terms and conditions herein are subject to amendment, modification, or deletion if required by, or found to be in conflict with, applicable law or regulation, without affecting the validity or enforceability of the remaining terms and conditions. Subject to section 6 and any separate Shaw Direct contract that you may be under, these Terms of Service constitute the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersede and replace any and all prior agreements. In the event of inconsistency between this version of the Terms of Service and the version online at www.shawdirect.ca, the online version will prevail.
24. Satellite Facilities and Equipment. You acknowledge that the satellite facilities used by Shaw Direct in the provision of the programming may change from time to time. Similarly, the features, services or hardware and/or software abilities of any or all Equipment may change from time to time. You acknowledge that each time there is a change in the satellite facilities, realignment, replacement or relocation of your Satellite Dish or any of its components may be required. Should Shaw Direct charge Customers a fee to make such adjustments, notice of such fee would be communicated prior to any adjustments. Shaw Direct is not required to provide you with any features, software or hardware that are not essential to the reception of the Services. As such, any revision, removal or addition of features, software or hardware are at the sole discretion of Shaw Direct and do not constitute a breach of these Terms of Service.
25.Rights and Remedies. The rights and remedies available to Shaw Direct in these Terms of Service are cumulative and are in addition to any other right or remedy available to Shaw Direct at law or in equity.
26. Exclusion of Liability. To the extent permitted by applicable law, none of Shaw Direct, nor its suppliers (including Telesat Canada), will be liable for any interruptions in programming or liable for any delay or failure to perform, if such delay or non-performance arises in connection with any acts of god, fires, earthquakes, floods, power failure, satellite failure or malfunction, failure to replace existing technology, acts of any governmental body or any other cause beyond our reasonable control. In no event (except towards resident of Québec for damages resulting from Shaw Direct’s own act) shall Shaw Direct be liable for any indirect, special, consequential or incidental damages, including but not limited to, loss of programming, loss of use of equipment or any other damages resulting from the breakdown or failure of equipment or mobile application, internet-related data charges, delays in servicing or the inability to service any equipment (or any component thereof) covered by any service warranty provided by Shaw Direct or otherwise, whether based on negligence or otherwise. We make no express warranties regarding the Services provided to you, and all implied and statutory warranties, including without limitation any warranty of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose are hereby expressly disclaimed, except in provinces where implied or statutory warranties cannot be disclaimed, waived or limited. No warranty is provided whatsoever for the quality or continuous transmission. In no event shall Shaw Direct’s liability to you exceed the total amount paid to Shaw Direct by you for the Services in the one (1) month period preceding the event that is the cause of the liability. The above disclaimer applies to all of Shaw Direct’s affiliates, staff, contracted employees, representatives, affiliates, service providers and any authorized party acting as a representative of Shaw Direct. It is your responsibility to impose any restrictions on viewing by you, other members of your household, or your or their invitees, and we shall have no liability to anyone due to, or based on, the content of any of the programming furnished to you.
27. Arbitration / No Class Action. Not applicable to residents of Québec: Any claim or dispute (whether in contract or tort) arising out of or relating to these Terms of Service, the Services, or any oral or written statements or representations relating to the Services or these Terms of Service (collectively a “Claim”) will be referred to and determined by a sole arbitrator (to the exclusion of the courts) whose decision will be final and binding. Unless prohibited by law, you agree to waive any right you may have to commence or participate in any class action suit or proceeding against Shaw Direct arising out of or relating to any Claim and you also agree to opt out of any class proceedings against us. If you have a Claim you will give written notice to us at the address specified in Section 29, with a copy to General Counsel, Law, Suite 900, 630 – 3rd Avenue S.W., Calgary, Alberta, T2P 4L4. If we have a Claim we will give you notice to arbitrate at your billing address. Any arbitration of a Claim will be pursuant to such rules as you and we agree and failing agreement will be conducted by a single arbitrator pursuant to the laws and rules relating to commercial arbitration in the province where your Service address is located that are in effect on the date of the notice to arbitrate.
28. Credit Checks. Shaw Direct reserves the right to examine your credit records at any time, whether before or after providing you the Services.
29. Contact. You may contact Shaw Direct via telephone at 1.888.554.7827, via the Shaw Direct website at www.shawdirect.ca/contactus or in writing at Suite 100, 2400 – 32nd Avenue NE, Calgary, Alberta T2E 9A7. Any contact in writing should include your name, the account number and the account holder’s name (if different). Questions relating to billing should include an explanation of the suspected error.
30. Commission for Complaints for Telecom-television Services (CCTS). CCTS is an independent agency whose mandate is to resolve complaints of individual and small business customers about their broadcasting and telecommunications services, free of charge. If you have a complaint about your telephone, wireless, internet or TV service, you must first try to resolve it directly with your service provider. If you have done so and have been unable to reach a satisfactory resolution, CCTS may be able to help you.
To learn more about CCTS, you may visit its website at www.ccts-cprst.ca or call toll-free at 1-888221-1687.