MONTREAL – Cogeco Connexion’s new slimmed down starter TV package, unveiled Tuesday, is known as “Basic Channels".
Starting at $25 per month (excluding receiver), the package includes local and regional stations, community and educational channels, and also includes U.S. networks ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and PBS. Subscription to the Basic Channels package is a requirement to access any other packages or channels.
Customers may also build their own "My Mix" packages of 10, 20, 30 or 40 additional channels (in Quebec, the choices are 10, 15, 20 or 30 channels), ranging from $38 to $59 each a month, which includes the basic channels.
The company also offers two ready-to-watch bundles – the "Perfect Mix", priced at $59 per month, and "Ultimate Mix", for $90 per month, which includes channels like Sportsnet, TSN and AMC in Ontario, and TVA Sports, RDS and Canal Vie in Quebec. The "Ultimate Mix" package also has movie services The Movie Network and Super Channel in Ontario, and Super Écran and Cinépop in Quebec.
In addition, Cogeco expanded the number of channels that can be chosen on a standalone basis to nearly 110 in Ontario and 60 in Quebec. Each channel costs either $3.50 or $6 per month.
Business customers may also opt for a new entry-level package plus tailored packages that Cogeco says is based on “industry verticals”.
"We have put a lot of thought into the redesign of our TV packages, conducting an in-depth analysis of our customers' needs and their evolving content consumption habits, and I am very proud to launch our new offering today," said Cogeco Connexion president and CEO Louise St-Pierre, in the news release. "We are confident that our customers will positively welcome our renewed offering which combines value and flexibility, while being highly competitive in the marketplace."
