Why am I receiving a $67.41 rebate cheque from Bell Canada?

Why am I receiving a $67.41 rebate cheque from Bell Canada?

On August 31, 2010, the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission ("CRTC") ordered that Bell Canada rebate an amount to subscribers of certain home telephone products who were customers on August 31, 2010.

Over a number of years, Bell Canada was required by the CRTC to include an amount in its fees that would be used to improve services in some rural areas of Ontario and Quebec. In the August 31, 2010 ruling, the CRTC determined that the amount that had been collected and set aside for the technological improvements was more than what was required. Therefore, it ordered a rebate.

During mid-March 2011, many Bell Canada customers will be receiving a $67.41 rebate cheque by mail. If you ceased to be a Bell Canada customer between August 31, 2010 and the date of the cheque, you may have found that your final bill from Bell Canada included the application of some or all of the $67.41 credit. Some customers decided to purchase new Bell Canada products or services in lieu of receiving the cheque.

Read the CRTC ruling at www.crtc.gc.ca/eng/com100/2010/r100831.htm.

For more information about the rebate and what to do if you do not receive your $67.41 cheque, see www.bell.ca/rebate or call 310-BELL.

Why am I receiving a $67.41 rebate cheque from Bell Canada?