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Cogeco is ready to jump into wireless (if it gets desired reg changes)

By Steve Faguy MONTREAL — Cogeco is closer than ever to launching a wireless service, but it still requires regulatory change before it can do so properly, company CEO Philippe Jetté told journalists on Wednesday as the company held its annual shareholders meeting in Montreal. It's one of several dossiers where Cogeco is seeking to either change the rules or fight to maintain them depending on their business interests. Jetté (pictured, standing), who took over from controlling shareholder Louis Audet (seated) as CEO in 2018, said he is looking forward to presenting his company's proposal for a "hybrid mobile network...