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Videotron partners with Mission Unitaînés to support the well being of low-income seniors

Recognizing the housing challenges faced by vulnerable seniors, Videotron is proud to announce a new partnership with Mission Unitaînés. Videotron will contribute a total of more than $500,000 to support the development and connectivity of six new affordable seniors’ residences in as many cities.

October 30, 2024

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illico+, + than before!

This Wednesday, October 23, Videotron will officially launch illico+, its brand-new unified video streaming service for French speakers across the country, created by the merger of Club illico and Vrai.

October 21, 2024

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Collective agreement with SEVL-2815 in Laurentien region (Gatineau): Employees ratify new contract

Videotron employees in Laurentien region (Gatineau) represented by SEVL-2815 have voted close to 75% in favour of the tentative agreement on a new labour contract recently reached by the union and Videotron.

October 8, 2024

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Videotron launches mobility services in the Côte-Nord and Gaspésie regions and strengthens its presence in Bas-Saint-Laurent

As part of its ongoing efforts to deliver the best possible customer experience and serve Quebecers in all regions, Videotron proudly announces the expansion of its wireless subscription area to the Gaspésie and Côte-Nord regions and a stronger presence in the Bas-Saint-Laurent region. Residents of Sept-Îles, Baie-Comeau, Port-Cartier, Gaspé, Matane, Chandler, Rimouski, Amqui and Sayabec, among others, can now subscribe to Videotron’s wireless services.

September 26, 2024

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Léger survey : Videotron maintains its impressive lead in customer service quality

Videotron has maintained its long lead over the competition in the quality of service it offers its customers, according to a Léger survey of 1,000 respondents conducted between August 5 and 15, 2024. Videotron was chosen as the telecommunications company with the best customer service in Québec in 2024 by nearly twice as many respondents as its nearest rival.

August 29, 2024

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Videotron adds 45 new destinations to its Canada-International mobile plan

Videotron, the first telecom carrier in Québec with a Canada-International mobile plan that lets subscribers stay connected across Canada and in a multitude of destinations around the world, is making travellers happy again by adding 45 more destinations to the plan.

August 21, 2024

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Federal Court of Appeal rules in favour of Videotron in patent dispute with ROVI

Videotron welcomes the Federal Court of Appeal decision upholding a lower-court ruling that several patents held by U.S. company Adeia Guides Inc. (formerly known as ROVI), which were allegedly infringed by the technology in Videotron’s illico terminal, are invalid. The decision was handed down on August 6 and made public on August 16.

August 19, 2024

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Club illico & Vrai become illico+

Big news for fans of French-language entertainment: in keeping with its customer satisfaction commitment based a simplified user experience, Videotron has chosen to consolidate its offering by creating one single subscriber-based video-on-demand (VOD) platform. As a result, Club illico and Vrai will merge on October 23 to become illico+, with a seamless transition for existing subscribers of both platforms on Helix and illico.

August 13, 2024

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Executive appointments at Videotron and Freedom Mobile

As Videotron and Freedom Mobile continue to expand their telecommunications brands and services across Canada, Pierre Karl Péladeau, President and CEO of Quebecor, is pleased to announce that two members of the management team who have distinguished themselves in recent years have been appointed to new positions. Effective today, Jean-François Lescadres becomes Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Videotron and Freedom Mobile, and Jean B. Péladeau becomes Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of Videotron and Freedom Mobile.

August 12, 2024

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Videotron Ltd. Announces Closing of Private Offering of $600 Million Series 1 Senior Notes due 2029 and $400 Million Series 2 Senior Notes due 2034

Videotron Ltd. (“Videotron”) today announced the closing of its issuance and sale of $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.650% Series 1 Senior Notes due July 15, 2029 and $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Series 2 Senior Notes due July 15, 2034 previously announced on June 14, 2024 (the “Notes”).

June 21, 2024

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Videotron Ltd. Prices Private Offering of $600 Million Series 1 Senior Notes due 2029 and $400 Million Series 2 Senior Notes due 2034

Videotron Ltd. (“Videotron”) today announced the pricing of its $600 million aggregate principal amount of 4.650% Series 1 Senior Notes due July 15, 2029 (the “Series 1 Notes”) and $400 million aggregate principal amount of 5.000% Series 2 Senior Notes due July 15, 2034 (the “Series 2 Notes” and, together with the Series 1 Notes, the “Notes”) (this offering, the “Offering”). The Series 1 Notes will be sold at $999.47 per $1,000 principal amount of Series 1 Notes and the Series 2 Notes will be sold at $996.75 per $1,000 principal amount of Series 2 Notes. Videotron intends to use the net proceeds of this Offering to repay existing indebtedness, which may include a portion of the revolving facility drawings under Videotron’s credit agreement and repayment of a portion of Videotron’s existing notes. The Offering is expected to close on or about June 21, 2024, subject to customary closing conditions.

June 14, 2024

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Videotron receives investment-grade rating from S&P Global Ratings

Quebecor welcomes the decision by S&P Global Ratings ("S&P") to upgrade Videotron's credit rating from BB+ to BBB-. S&P also upgraded Videotron's unsecured debt rating from BB+ to BBB-.

May 6, 2024

Demandes médias

Véronique Mercier

Vice-president, Communications QMI

medias@videotron.com