Press Release

Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor Extend Outside Date of Proposed Transactions to March 31, 2023

Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc., the Shaw Family Living Trust, and Quebecor Inc. today announced an agreement to extend the outside date of the proposed merger of Rogers and Shaw and the acquisition of Freedom Mobile by Videotron Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quebecor, to March 31, 2023.

February 17, 2023

Press Release

Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor extend outside date of proposed transactions to February 17, 2023

Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc., the Shaw Family Living Trust, and Quebecor Inc. today announced an agreement to extend the outside date of the proposed merger of Rogers and Shaw and the acquisition of Freedom Mobile by Videotron Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Quebecor, to February 17, 2023.

January 30, 2023

Press Release

Auction of residual spectrum licenses - Quebecor and Videotron take another step towards cross-Canada expansion

As they prepare for a major expansion across Canada following the potential acquisition of Freedom Mobile, Quebecor and Videotron have made another investment of nearly $10 million to acquire 600 MHz spectrum in Manitoba and 3500 MHz spectrum in Québec, again demonstrating their determination to deliver on their promise to build out a reliable wireless network for the benefit of Canadian consumers.

January 26, 2023

Press Release

Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor sign definitive agreement for sale of Freedom Mobile

Rogers Communications Inc. (“Rogers”), Shaw Communications Inc. (“Shaw”) and Quebecor Inc. (“Quebecor”) today announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement (the “Agreement”) for the sale of Freedom Mobile Inc. (“Freedom”) to Videotron Ltd., a subsidiary of Quebecor (the “Freedom Transaction”), subject to regulatory approvals and closing of the merger of Shaw and Rogers announced on March 15, 2021 (the “Rogers-Shaw Transaction”).

August 11, 2022

News

Videotron extends suspension of international calling charges to Ukraine

To support the Ukrainian community, Videotron is extending the lifting of toll charges for calls from Canada to Ukraine until October 31, 2022. Our customers will be able to continue calling family and loved ones in Ukraine without worrying about international calling charges.

July 28, 2022

Press Release

Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor announce agreement for sale of Freedom Mobile

Rogers Communications Inc. (“Rogers”), Shaw Communications Inc. (“Shaw”) and Quebecor Inc. (“Quebecor”) today announced an agreement (the “Divestiture Agreement”) for the sale of Freedom Mobile Inc. (“Freedom”) to Quebecor, subject to regulatory approval (the “Freedom Transaction”). The Freedom Transaction will ensure the presence of a strong and sustainable fourth wireless carrier across Canada. The parties strongly believe the agreement effectively addresses the concerns raised by the Commissioner of Competition and the Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry regarding viable and sustainable wireless competition in Canada.

June 17, 2022

Press Release

Videotron welcomes Federal Court ruling against Xperi

Videotron is pleased with last Friday’s Federal Court decision in its dispute with U.S.-based Xperi (formerly known under the names Rovi and TiVo) over the alleged use of patented technology in Videotron’s illico viewing platform. Those patents have now been declared invalid.

June 14, 2022

Press Release

Videotron’s first Ford E-Transit electric vans enter service

In another big step forward for Videotron’s green shift, which is a cornerstone of Quebecor’s vehicle electrification plan, the very first Ford E-Transit electric vans have been added to Videotron’s fleet. The service vehicles, first of an order of about 100, will make their appearance on Québec roads in the coming weeks.

June 9, 2022

Press Release

Videotron Business partners with EMnify to accelerate IoT deployment

Videotron Business and EMnify, known worldwide for its revolutionary connectivity management platform, are joining forces to help Québec organizations become more autonomous in IoT deployment. The long-term partnership will also open the doors of 195 countries to Québec companies that want to export their IoT solutions to the rest of the world.

June 1, 2022

Press Release

Videotron launches personalized in-store service for businesses

Pierre Karl Péladeau, Quebecor President and CEO, was in Victoriaville this morning for the launch of a new personalized in-store offering for businesses. Developed to provide business customers with local, personalized service at Videotron’s redesigned stores, the new spaces will be unveiled in several regions in the coming months.

May 31, 2022

Press Release

Videotron offers newcomers from Ukraine six months of free mobile service

Videotron is reaffirming its support for the Ukrainian community with a gesture of welcome for temporary displaced Ukrainian citizens during their first months in Canada. Starting May 9, newcomers from Ukraine will be offered a free All-Inclusive 20 GB plan for six months to help them stay in touch with family and loved ones. Videotron is also donating 1,000 refurbished mobile devices to the Ukrainian Canadian Congress and its partners, to be given to Ukrainian families in need.

May 5, 2022

Press Release

Situation in Ukraine: Videotron extends suspension of international calling charges and free preview of Ukraine 24

To support the Ukrainian community in the current crisis, Videotron is extending the lifting of toll charges for calls to Ukraine and the unscrambling of the Ukraine 24 channel until July 31,2022.

March 30, 2022

Demandes médias

Véronique Mercier

Vice-president, Communications QMI

medias@videotron.com