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- Quebecor Inc. is a Canadian integrated communications company primarily engaged in telecommunications, media, and sports and entertainment sectors. Its telecommunications segment offers a comprehensive range of services including internet access, television distribution through cable and digital platforms like illico TV, illico Digital TV, Club illico SVOD service, mobile and wireline telephony, business solutions, and over-the-top video services across Canada. The media segment comprises operations of over-the-air and specialty television services, soundstage and equipment rental and postproduction for film and television industries, daily newspaper publishing and distribution, digital news and entertainment platforms, magazine publishing, audiovisual content production and distribution, among other media services. The sports and entertainment division manages venues like the Videotron Centre in Quebec City, produces shows, manages sporting and cultural events, publishes books, produces music, and operates a Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League team.
Recent major developments include the acquisition of Freedom Mobile in April 2023, positioning Quebecor as Canada's fourth major telecom carrier with a focus on disrupting the market by expanding wireless and wireline offerings, such as Freedom Home Internet and Freedom TV. The company has rolled out 5G+ technology across all Freedom monthly plans at no additional cost and expanded international roaming coverage to over 100 global destinations. It also expanded Freedom's and Fizz's service areas in multiple Canadian provinces through strategic agreements, boosting market share and revenues. In 2024, Quebecor strengthened its events management leadership by acquiring Evenma, expanding its event and show offerings nationally. The company continues heavy investments in network upgrades and capital expenditures to enhance services and competitiveness in the Canadian telecommunications market.
Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Montreal, Quebecor serves primarily the Canadian market with a strong focus on Quebec. It employs over 11,000 people and operates through multiple brands and subsidiaries including Vidéotron, Freedom Mobile, Fizz, and Quebecor Media. Quebecor emphasizes innovation and financial discipline, maintaining the strongest balance sheet among Canadian telecom players while delivering steady growth in revenues and operating cash flow.
Quebecor’s strategic priorities involve cross-Canada telecommunications expansion, promoting competitive pricing, diversifying product offerings in line with market trends, and enhancing customer experience through continuous technological upgrades and service innovation. Its integrated business model and diversified portfolio across telecommunications, media, and entertainment position it as a leader in Canada's communication and content industries.