MONTRÉAL, April 16, 2021 /CNW
Telbec/ - Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX: CCA) is providing
the following statement by President and Chief Executive Officer
Philippe Jetté in response to the
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC)
decision to allow regional players investing in telecommunications
infrastructure and spectrum to access the wireless networks of
Canada's dominant providers.
"From the beginning of this comprehensive regulatory process we
have been consistent in our view: all Canadians deserve the
benefits of competition for their wireless services, including
those living outside densely populated urban centres. Cogeco
advocated a balanced regulatory approach, one that meets the desire
of Canadians for increased competition in wireless services by
reducing barriers to entry while ensuring ongoing investment in
networks. The decision released by the CRTC yesterday is an
important step forward toward that goal.
The new framework also provides more clarity as we develop our
plans to offer mobile wireless services in a financially
disciplined way.''
The rules of the upcoming 3500 MHz spectrum auction preclude
Cogeco from providing further comment at this time.
About Cogeco Communications
Cogeco Communications Inc.
is a communications corporation. It is the 8th largest
cable operator in North America,
operating in Canada under the
Cogeco Connexion name in Québec and Ontario, and along the East Coast of
the United States under the
Atlantic Broadband brand (in 11 states from Maine to Florida). The Corporation provides residential
and business customers with Internet, video and telephony services
through its two-way broadband fibre networks. Cogeco Communications
Inc.'s subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock
Exchange (TSX: CCA).
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