BURLINGTON, ON – Cogeco Connexion is offering a customizable, cloud-based managed Wi-Fi solution designed for small and mid-market businesses.
A complete service that offers integrated equipment, installation, and support, Cogeco Connexion's Managed Wi-Fi solution provides enhanced internet access as well as scalable Wi-Fi capabilities plus a management portal to customize settings (i.e. Wi-Fi access for guests) and get insights on Wi-Fi usage.
The company added that the Wi-Fi solution is professionally designed and tailored to specific customer requirements, installed by experts and monitored remotely to ensure a fast and reliable Wi-Fi experience.
"More than ever, our business customers are asking for enhanced…
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MONTREAL – Cogeco Connexion has launched its residential and business gigabit Internet offering in “targeted” Quebec markets.
The up to 1 Gbps service is now available in Trois-Rivières, Drummondville, Saint-Hyacinthe, Rimouski and Saint-Adèle, the company said Thursday. This includes next generation Internet Wi-Fi equipment, as well.
"Today's announcement is further evidence of our unwavering commitment to providing our customers the means to effectively navigate evolving technology as well as to meet their changing needs," said president Ken Smithard, in the news release. "More than ever, our customers are asking for increased Internet capabilities to support their gaming, streaming and browsing needs…
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MONTREAL – Cogeco Inc. executive board chairman Louis Audet has been selected as the United Nations Association in Canada’s (UNA-Canada) 2018 Global Citizens Laureate.
Each year, UNA-Canada names a global citizen laureate by selecting a Canadian who shares and invests in ideas, people, and community. Audet received the honour at a dinner held Wednesday in Montreal.
“This year’s Global Citizens Dinner paid special tribute to Mr. Audet’s uniquely Canadian model of success within the global community and recognized him for his dedication as a Canadian corporate leader who continuously gives back through his active involvement with charitable, educational and community organizations,…
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MONTREAL – Cogeco Inc. has named Marie-Hélène Labrie to the position of senior vice-president of public affairs and communications.
Labrie (pictured) joins Cogeco after ten years at Montreal cleantech firm Enerkem, where she was most recently SVP government affairs and communications. Cogeco’s announcement said that Labrie has more than 20 years of broad experience in government relations, public communications and marketing.
“Marie-Hélène’s extensive knowledge of government relations, marketing and communications as well as her diverse background in both traditional and new media make her an ideal candidate to take the helm of Cogeco’s Public Affairs and Communications team,” said Cogeco president…
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MONTREAL – While Cogeco Inc. has a financially solid year, the company noted in its 2018 fourth quarter and year end results released Wednesday continued to be impacted by ongoing issues with its customer care management software upgrades.
In the fourth quarter, ended August 31, 2018, revenue for the Canadian and U.S. cable and broadband operator increased by 14.1% over the fourth quarter of 2017 to reach $660.0 million while adjusted earnings before interest taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) increased by 14.8% to hit $288.6 million;
Free cash flow hit $55.3 million, an increase of 6.7%. The increases were driven…
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OTTAWA – The CRTC has given its blessing to Cogeco’s plan to buy 10 French-language regional radio stations in Quebec and Ontario from RNC Media.
The new stations are located in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean (Planète 104.5 in Alma, Planète 93.5 in Chibougamau, Planète 99.5 in Roberval, Planète 100.3 in Dolbeau-Mistassini, and Radio X 95.7 in Saguenay), in Abitibi-Témiscamingue (Capitale Rock 104.3 in Val-d’Or, Capitale Rock 102.1 in La Sarre, and WOW 96.5, in Val-d’Or), in Lachute (Pop 104.9) and in Hawkesbury (Pop 102.1).
The Commission said Thursday that it "considers that the RNC stations integrated into Cogeco could benefit from economies…
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BURLINGTON, ON – Cogeco Connexion is expanding its fibre optic network to the southwestern Ontario town of Merlin, located in the Municipality of Chatham-Kent, offering residents and businesses access to its full range of services.
The company said that it has invested over $500 million and has already started work leading to the implementation of the network, which is slated to be in service this month.
“The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an important market for Cogeco Connexion and we are proud to be expanding our network into the City of Merlin,” said programming and community relations VP Johanne Hinse, in the…
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MONTREAL – Cogeco Connexion today announced the availability of its residential and business gigabit Internet offering in many of its Ontario markets.
This will include new, next generation Internet Wi-Fi equipment, as well.
The up to 1 Gbps service is now available in: Acton, Amherstview, Ancaster, Bath, Beamsville, Burlington, Campbellville, Carlisle, Dundas, Elora, Fergus, Flamborough, Freelton, Gananoque, Georgetown, Greenville, Grimsby, Hamilton, Kingston, Millgrove, Millhaven, Milton, Napanee, Oakville, Odessa, Rockwood, Speyside, Stewarttown, Stoney Creek, Vineland, Waterdown and Winona.
"Today's announcement is further evidence of our unwavering commitment to providing our customers the means to effectively navigate evolving technology as well as to…
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Customers can keep TiVo though
MONTREAL – Cogeco Connexion will roll out the MediaFirst IPTV platform from MediaKind (previously Ericsson Media Solutions) to its Canadian cable customers starting next year.
The company said Tuesday that the MediaFirst platform will offer customizable video content, wireless receivers, voice activated controls, and access to Android Google Mobile Services “for a complete video offering”. MediaFirst is the same video platform deployed by Bell Fibe, Telus Optik, and SaskTel's MaxTV, and this decision from Cogeco diverges from the path set by Shaw, Rogers and Videotron, who chose Comcast's X1 platform for their next generation TV offering.
It…
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MONTREAL — Cogeco Communications announced Monday that Susan Bowen (right) has been appointed to the position of president of Cogeco Peer 1, the company’s business information and communications technology services subsidiary. Bowen’s appointment will be effective September 1.
The change in leadership follows the appointment of Philippe Jetté, current president of Cogeco Peer 1, to the position of president and CEO of Cogeco Inc. and Cogeco Communications Inc., announced in May and effective September 1.
Bowen is currently vice-president and general manager, Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), at Cogeco Peer 1. In her mandate as president of Cogeco Peer…
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