Videotron is a Canadian telecommunications company, a part of the larger Quebecor Media conglomerate. The company's origins date back to 2000 when Quebecor Media purchased Videotron for CA$4.9 billion. The transfer of broadcasting licenses from Videotron to Quebecor Media was approved by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) in May 2001. Quebecor Inc., the parent company, fully owns Quebecor Media as of June 2018. Prior to this, CDP Capital d’Amérique Investissements Inc., a subsidiary of the provincial pension fund Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec, held an 18.9% share. Quebecor announced its intention to buy out the remainder of the Caisse's stake for $1.69 billion in cash and stock on May 8, 2018.

During April 2023 Quebecor completed the acquisition of Freedom Mobile, with the intention of consolidating operations at a future time.

Alias
Videotron Ltd
Country
Canada
Type
Mobile Network Operator
Videotron logo

3G Network

The company launched its 3G network in September 2010 over the B4 (1700 MHz) AWS band.

Network Frequency Band Status
B4 (1700 MHz)
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 3G Network
Launch

4G Network

Videotron launched 4G LTE services in September 2014 over the B4 (1700 MHz) and B13 (700 MHz) bands. To provide nationwide services, the company has a network sharing agreement with Rogers.

4G Frequency Bands
Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status Known EARFCNs
B4 (1700 MHz)
20
Active
2050
B7 (2600 MHz)
10
Active
3200
B12 (700 MHz)
5
Active
5060
B13 (700 MHz)
5
Active
5205
B66 (1700 MHz)
15
Active
66961
B71 (600 MHz)
15
Active
68761
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 4G Network
Launch

5G Network

Videotron launched its 5G network in Québec during December 2020. The network made use of the company's spectrum holdings in n66, n71, and n77 bands.

Network Frequency Band Max. Channel Bandwidth Status
n66 (2100 MHz)
20
Active
n71 (600 MHz)
15
Active
n77 (3700 MHz)
90
Active
Date Event Subtype
Launch of 5G Network
Launch