Why are will still be overcharged for teleocmmunications? In France due to true competition, you get for 29.99 Euros (aound $45 Cdn, including all taxes):

Ultra High speed internet at 20-28Mbps down/ 1mb up (or 100Meg /10 meg where Fibre exists for the same price).
No limits, no filtering
Router with wifi

Telephone service including FREE long distance to 30-70 main countries, depending on provider.

Digital TV including rental of setup HD box which includes PVR and a good selection of channels

Here in Canada, a similar packaga costs over $200 and doesn't include worldwide long distance or such high speed internet.

The providers also make availables other options such as a hybrid cell phones that will roam on all other routers from the same company all acros the country and allow you to make calls for free as if you were in your home.

It's time for Canada to wake up.