Cogeco Announces Strategic Partnerships With a National Wireless Network Operator and Eastlink for the Launch of Mobility Services in Canada
- Strategic partnerships to facilitate the development of wireless services under a capital-light operating model
- A national wireless network operator to provide access to its Canadian wireless network, and Eastlink to supply wireless technology platforms
- Important milestone in
Cogeco 's plan to offer wireless services to more than 4.2 million Canadians residing within its cable footprint inOntario andQuebec
"Today's partnerships represent a huge milestone in our wireless journey," said
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 the Corporation's 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. Cogeco will now be able to offer the full set of telecommunication services to its customers, in the markets where it already operates a wireline network.
The Corporation will provide further details and expected rollout timelines at a later date.
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Youann Blouin
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Cogeco Communications Inc.
Tel.: 514 297-2853
youann.blouin@cogeco.com
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