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Telecom competition heats up in Central Canada
Andrew Willis
report on business
Telecom sector poised to shed assets amid slower growth and more competition
<p>BCE Inc. headquarters is seen in Montreal on Thursday August 3, 2023. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Christinne Muschi</p>
report on business
Cogeco CEO says cellphone service a ‘go’ after company strikes deals with two wireless carriers
Frederic Perron, the new CEO of Cogeco poses for a portrait in Montreal on July 15, 2024. The Boards of Directors of Cogeco Inc. and of Cogeco Communications Inc. announced that they have appointed Frederic Perron as President and Chief Executive Officer and Director of both Companies, effective immediately, succeeding Philippe Jetté who is retiring. Mr. Perron previously held the position of President of Cogeco Connexion, Cogeco's Canadian broadband business. This appointment follows a thorough Board-led succession planning process. To facilitate a seamless transition in leadership, Mr. Jette will serve as a strategic advisor to the incoming CEO and Boards of Directors until August 31, 2024. (15/07/2024) (Andrej Ivanov/The Globe and Mail)
opinion
Cogeco has another option to address its sagging growth: Be a cannibal of capital
David Milstead
technology
Cogeco names Frederic Perron its new president and CEO; Philippe Jette to retire
The Cogeco logo is seen in Montreal, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
report on business
Telecom companies push back on CRTC moves to open access to networks
A cell tower is pictured in rural Ontario on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. Amid much fanfare, Canada's Big 3 telecom companies introduced fifth-generation networks in major cities earlier this year and a few smartphones with 5G capabilities are now available for sale.Yet after years of promises about next-generation wireless powering self-driving cars and robotic surgery, it's still unclear exactly what the newly launched networks are currently able to do.THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
report on business
Cogeco’s first-quarter profit down from year earlier, revenue also edged lower
The Cogeco logo is seen in Montreal, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
opinion
Rogers and Cogeco divorce is long overdue
Andrew Willis
inside the market
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Tuesday - and why
The logo of Shopify is seen outside its headquarters in Ottawa in September of 2018.
report on business
Rogers sells Cogeco stake as it looks to pay down debt in wake of Shaw takeover
Rogers is selling the shares in a private transaction to the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.
report on business
5G wireless licence auction with new caps on spectrum purchasing nets Ottawa $2.16-billion
FILE PHOTO: A journalist uses his mobile phone to take a picture of the 5G logo prior to the auction of spectrum for 5G services at the Bundesnetzagentur head quarters in Mainz, Germany, March 19, 2019. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo
politics
Meta runs ads to prepare Canada for blocking content, but news groups block them in protest
Minister of Canadian Heritage Pablo Rodriguez speaks during a news conference on Bill C-18, the Online News Act, along Bloc MP Martin Champoux, right, in Ottawa, on July 5.
opinion
Rating agencies push Rogers to sell Cogeco stake
Andrew Willis
report on business
What the recent ban on spectrum sales by the Canadian government means for the telecom industry
report on business
Canada’s big telecoms on buying spree of independent providers, raising competition concerns
The Cogeco logo is seen in Montreal on Thursday, October 22, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
inside the market
Market movers: Stocks that saw action on Friday and why
A Shaw Communications sign is shown at the company's headquarters in Calgary, Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2015.
technology
Cogeco Communications reports first-quarter profit and revenue up, trims guidance for full year
The Cogeco logo is seen in Montreal on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Cogeco Communications Inc. reported its first-quarter profit and revenue rose compared with a year ago, but the company trimmed its guidance for its full financial year. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Paul Chiasson
report on business
Canadian telecom Cogeco continues ambitious U.S. expansion, plots move into wireless services
technology
Cogeco’s second-quarter profit rises 7.8% to $118.8-million on revenue boost
technology
Cogeco Communications’ first-quarter profit flat despite revenue boost from U.S., Canadian operations