Cogeco to expand wireless service in Canada

MONTRÉAL — Cogeco partners with a national wireless network operator and Eastlink to facilitate the development of Cogeco’s wireless service in Canada and further enable the corporation to provide additional options and services to its customers.

Frédéric Perron, president and CEO of Cogeco, said, “We are thrilled to have secured agreements with both a national wireless network operator and Eastlink and are looking forward to bringing even more competitive solutions to Canadians. These commercial agreements will enable us to offer a broader range of bundled offers to better serve our customers and do so in a capital-efficient manner.”

The corporation has signed a five-year MVNO (mobile virtual network operator) agreement with a national wireless network operator giving Cogeco access to its wireless network. In addition, Cogeco has entered into a separate agreement with Eastlink, also for the next five years, for the delivery of its wireless technology platforms, including business support systems, core network, and operations systems.

Cogeco remains independent from these partners and will retain all wireless client relationships including sales, marketing, and customer service activities.