Cogeco Communications on Wednesday announced the official launch of its mobile service in 13 markets in Quebec and Ontario, one more than it pre-announced during its third-quarter earnings conference call earlier this month.
Cogeco Mobile, which uses the mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) regime, is now available to new and existing Cogeco Internet subscribers who bring their own device in the following markets: Alma, Magog, Rimouski, Saint-Georges, Saint-Hyacinthe, Saint-Sauveur, Sept-Îles and Trois-Rivières in Quebec; and Brockville, Chatham, Cobourg, Cornwall and Welland in Ontario.
The launch of the service in these markets comes with an introductory time-limited offer of $0 mobile plans for the first year.
A Cogeco press release said a complete rollout to all Cogeco markets is planned for fall 2025.
“For almost 70 years, Cogeco has been deeply rooted in regional markets. The launch of Cogeco Mobile is not just a new chapter, it’s a bold declaration of our unwavering commitment to be a competitive force in Canada,” said Frédéric Perron, president and CEO of Cogeco, in the press release.
“We know that network coverage is important for mobile users, which is why we’ve partnered with national and international mobile networks to launch a mobile service, in addition to building infrastructure where it makes sense over time,” said Nancy Audette, Cogeco’s chief growth officer. “To show our appreciation for our customers’ loyalty, we are launching our new mobile service with an exclusive, time-limited offer: mobile plans starting at $0 for the first year and the peace of mind that comes with rollover data, no commitments, no activation fees, and no surprise overages. This is mobile made easy, and mobile made smart.”
Telus last week officially announced it is providing wholesale wireless network access to support Cogeco’s entry into the mobile market, part of the Vancouver-based telecom’s public campaign to push for access by all to the regulator’s wholesale access regimes.
More information about Cogeco Mobile is available here.
