TORONTO — Hoping to some day operate as a mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) in Canada, Toronto-based wireless start-up dotmobile announced today it is joining the Competitive Network Operators of Canada (CNOC) association of independent Internet and telecom service providers.
“CNOC has been at the forefront of all regulatory and industry-related issues. Tiny telecoms like us are looking to enter into the Canadian market and compete using differentiated business models, innovative ideas and modern digital technologies. In many ways our interests (and dotmobile members’ interests) are aligned with CNOC members, there is a common goal to improve connectivity, preserve network investments, help the underserved and contribute to the recovery and further development of the Canadian economy,” says Algis Akstinas, CEO of dotmobile, in the news release.
In addition to regulatory support, membership in CNOC will provide dotmobile with networking and business development opportunities, as well as idea-sharing and cost-saving member services.
“We are excited to welcome dotmobile into our member ranks,” says Jeff Brownlee, executive director of CNOC. “The framework for mobile virtual network operators to operate in Canada is emerging and digital-focused, innovative wireless service providers like dotmobile are the ones to watch in this space.”
