Cable / Telecom News

Cogeco looking for more in Europe, but finding a “quiet” market, says Audet

TORONTO – There are two large cable operators based in the province of Quebec, but each have their own different ideas of where growth will come from. One, Videotron, envisions building itself into an important wireless player. The other, Cogeco Cable, has so far shunned wireless investments in favor of pursuing growth outside of North America. Its 2006 acquisition of Cabovisao, which now serves over 300,000 customers in Portugal has been nothing but positive for the company as revenue and margins have risen throughout 2007. The integration of the new division is now complete.The company launched digital cable and is...