Third time's a charm: Videotron customers get Galaxy Nexus

February 2, 2012 - Press Release

Montréal, February 2, 2012 - The third handset in the Nexus line, the eagerly anticipated Galaxy Nexus by Samsung, is coming to Videotron. The latest handset from Google is powered by the Android 4.0 platform (Ice Cream Sandwich) and boasts state-of-the-art specs, packing a host of exciting features, including a 5 MP panoramic camera, into its contoured, ultra-thin frame. Videotron customers will be able to pick up Galaxy Nexus as of February 8.

Breathtaking HD images
The new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform is more intuitive, more fluid and more fun. The home screen, Web browser, email and other functions have been rethought to make the platform simple, beautiful and beyond smart, with subtle animations that make the phone feel alive. Galaxy Nexus' big 4.65'' HD Super AMOLED display, the first of its kind, supports a dazzling user experience.

Under its clean lines, Galaxy Nexus sports a high-end 5 MP camera with continuous autofocus and zero shutter lag for excellent pics in all light conditions. It can shoot Full HD video and take superb still photos at the same time.

Faster than ever
Galaxy Nexus is equipped with a powerful 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, and supports Web browsing and downloads at speeds of up to 21 Mbps. It comes loaded with the best free Google apps, including Google Search, Google Maps, Google Earth and more.

For more information about Galaxy Nexus and Videotron's other mobile devices, visit videotron.com/service/mobile/handsets

Videotron (www.videotron.com), a wholly owned subsidiary of Quebecor Media Inc., is an integrated communications company engaged in cable television, interactive multimedia development, and Internet access, cable telephone and mobile telephone services. Videotron is a leader in new technologies with its interactive Digital TV service and its broadband network, which supports high-speed cable Internet access, analog and digital cable television, and other services. As of September 30, 2011, Videotron was serving 1,844,200 cable television customers, including 1,348,100 subscribers to its digital service. Videotron is also the Québec leader in high-speed Internet access, with 1,306,400 subscribers to its cable service as of September 30, 2011. As of the same date, Videotron had 258,100 subscriber connections to its mobile telephone service and was providing cable telephone service to 1,179,400 Québec households and organizations. For the sixth consecutive year, Videotron was named Québec's most respected telecommunications company by Les Affaires magazine, based on a Léger Marketing survey.

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Véronique Mercier

Vice-president, Communications QMI

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