SKINNY BASIC LAUNCH: Cogeco Connexion offers Basic Channels

MONTREAL – Cogeco Connexion’s new slimmed down starter TV package, unveiled Tuesday, is known as “Basic Channels".Starting at $25 per month (excluding receiver), the package includes local and regional stations, community and educational channels, and also includes U.S. networks ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS. Subscription to the Basic Channels package is a requirement to access any other packages or channels. Customers may also build their own "My Mix" packages of 10, 20, 30 or 40 additional channels (in Quebec, the choices are 10, 15, 20 or 30 channels), ranging from $38 to $59 each a month, which includes the basic channels.The company...