Cogeco still negotiating Canadian MVNO access, preparing for U.S. entry

By Ahmad Hathout Cogeco CEO Philippe Jette said Thursday that the company is still in commercial negotiations to access the national wireless networks to launch its first wireless business, adding it is preparing to enter that business in the United States. The Montreal-based telecom has been trying to negotiate access for months to launch its mobile virtual network operator business. The CRTC said it expected national and regional carriers to negotiate access by August 7 or else propose arbitration at the commission. But Jette said during the company’s fiscal fourth quarter earnings call Thursday that even if the company locks...