Cochrane Telecom Services

What Cochrane Telecom Services does

Cochrane Telecom Services Inc. (CochraneTel) is a privately held Canadian telecommunications provider headquartered at 153 Sixth Avenue in Cochrane, Ontario, serving the Town of Cochrane and surrounding rural Northern Ontario communities including Frederickhouse, Clute, Genier, Norembega, and South Highway areas. The company was founded in 1921 as the Public Utilities Commission and reorganized into its current form in 2003 following Ontario's electricity-market deregulation; it was acquired by EION Inc. in March 2021, with the Town of Cochrane retaining a 30% equity stake through the Cochrane Economic Development Corporation (CEDC).

CochraneTel operates a hybrid fiber-optic and copper cable network delivering three core product lines: VDSL-based Turbo internet (up to 50 Mbps), Fiber-based Polar internet (up to 300 Mbps, all with unlimited data), IPTV digital television at 1080p across Skinny/Basic/Enhanced/Ultimate tiers, satellite television (Strato/Meso/Thermo), and residential and rural landline telephone service with standard features. Bundled internet-TV-phone packages are the primary commercial offering, priced from $104.95 to $221.95 per month, supplemented by recurring equipment rental (HD set-top boxes, HD-DVR), one-time installation fees, and value-added services including Managed Home Wifi, IP Cameras, and the local Community Channel 327. Post-acquisition, the company is piloting 5G microcell technology and IoT solutions and has added PomeCloud, PomeGuard, and PomeProtect under the EION group portfolio.

The business model is recurring subscription-driven with small one-time installation and equipment fees. Go-to-market is direct-to-consumer through the local office, phone-based ordering (705-272-4232), online application portal, and inside sales for residential and SMB segments; a dedicated business solutions team handles custom packages for commercial customers. The company is CRTC-regulated, maintains formal tariff filings, and operates with 11-50 employees under the IceNet Wireless brand alongside other EION properties. No disclosed financials, funding rounds, or ARR figures are available.

Name

Cochrane Telecom Services

Legal name

Cochrane Telecom Services Inc.

Website

https://cochranetel.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

1921

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cochrane Telecom Services Inc. is a privately held Canadian incumbent telecom serving residential and SMB customers in Cochrane, Ontario and surrounding rural Northern Ontario communities with bundled VDSL/fiber internet, IPTV and satellite television, landline telephone, and emerging 5G/IoT services, majority-owned by EION Inc.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications Services

SIC

Telephone Communications (No Radiotelephone) (4813)

akta.pro primary industry

Municipal & Community Broadband Networks (HDAIACAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

DSL/Copper-Based ISPs (xDSL Retail Providers) (HDAIADAG)

Keywords

• Broadband internet services
• Digital television services
• Landline telephone services
• Rural telecommunications
• Fiber optic network

Headquarters

HQ city

Cochrane

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Internet Services: Monthly subscription fees for broadband internet services including VDSL (Turbo25, Turbo50) and Fiber (Polar30, Polar60, Polar100, Polar300) packages with unlimited data
2. Television Services: Recurring monthly fees for digital TV packages (Skinny TV, Basic TV, Enhanced TV, Ultimate TV) and satellite TV (Strato, Meso, Thermo), plus theme pack add-ons
3. Telephone Services: Monthly landline rental fees with optional features like voicemail, call forwarding, call waiting, caller ID, and additional jacks
4. Bundled Packages: Combined internet, TV, and phone packages offering cost savings compared to individual services (e.g., Basic-Turbo25 at $131.95, Enhanced-Turbo50 at $171.95)
5. Installation Fees: One-time installation fees: $59.95 for internet and television service, $25.00 for new telephone service
6. Equipment Rental: Monthly rental fees for set-top boxes including HD STB, HD-DVR STB at various monthly rates
7. Value-Added Services: Managed Home Wifi and IP Cameras custom packages as additional service offerings

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cochrane Telecom Services provides residential and business telecommunications across Cochrane, Ontario and surrounding rural Northern Ontario communities. Its core offerings are broadband internet (VDSL and Fiber-to-the-Home tiers up to 300 Mbps with unlimited data), digital and satellite television, and landline telephone service, sold individually or as bundled packages. The company also offers value-added services such as Managed Home Wifi and IP camera packages, with a dedicated Business Solutions team handling custom commercial packages.

Product overview

Cochrane Telecom Services offers a bundled telecommunications portfolio providing internet (VDSL and Fibre), digital television (IPTV and Satellite), and landline telephone services to residential and business customers in Cochrane, Ontario. Internet services include VDSL-based Turbo25/Turbo50 and Fibre-based Polar30/Polar60/Polar100/Polar300 packages with unlimited data. Television offerings comprise IPTV packages (Skinny, Basic, Enhanced, Ultimate with theme packs) and Satellite TV (Strato, Meso, Thermo). Telephone services include residential and rural landlines with features like voicemail and caller ID. The company also provides value-added services such as Managed Home Wifi, IP Cameras, and Community Channel 327. Bundle packages combining internet, TV, and phone are available at tiered pricing. The company operates as a subsidiary of EION Inc. following acquisition in March 2021, with the Town of Cochrane retaining 30% ownership through CEDC.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Internet Service (VDSL and Fiber) Residential and business broadband internet delivered over VDSL (Turbo25, Turbo50) and Fiber-to-the-Home (Polar30, Polar60, Polar100, Polar300) connections, with unlimited data and download speeds up to 300 Mbps.
• Digital Television (IPTV) Internet Protocol Television service providing true HD 1080p television with channels and theme packs (Skinny, Basic, Enhanced, Ultimate packages), delivered through copper and fibre cables.
• Satellite Television Satellite TV service offered in three tiers (Strato, Meso, Thermo) with over 236 channels at the entry level up to 288+ channels including Crave/HBO, complementing terrestrial digital TV offerings.
• Telephone Service Residential and rural landline telephone service with features including voicemail, caller ID, call forwarding, call waiting, call blocking, and additional jack installations.
• Bundled Service Packages Combined internet, TV, and telephone packages (Skinny, Basic, Enhanced, Ultimate, plus Fiber variants) offering cost savings up to $200-$250 per year compared to purchasing services individually.
• Managed Home Wifi Managed residential WiFi service providing state-of-the-art home network support, configuration, and ongoing management for residential customers.
• IP Cameras Custom IP camera packages for residential and business security monitoring offered as a value-added service alongside internet connectivity.
• Business Solutions Custom telecommunications packages for small and medium business customers, including business internet, multiple service bundling, and dedicated sales support.

Quantifiable outcome

• Save $200/year with Enhanced bundle vs individual services
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• EION Inc.flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2021EION Inc. acquired Cochrane Telecom Services from The Corporation of the Town of Cochrane on March 29, 2021. This public-private partnership establishes EION's presence in rural Ontario, leveraging CochraneTel's existing extensive fiber-optic network to expand IPTV, FTTH, and high-speed internet services. EION is a global provider of 4G/LTE wireless solutions and broadband networks in rural Canada under the IceNet Wireless brand.
• Cochrane Economic Development Corporation (CEDC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 March 2021The Town of Cochrane, through the Cochrane Economic Development Corporation (CEDC), purchased 30% of all issued and outstanding shares of Cochrane Telecom Services Inc. following the acquisition. CEDC has a seat on the board of directors, ensuring the community maintains voice in decisions affecting local telecommunications services.
• IceNet WirelesscoreTechnology or Integration · 29 March 2021IceNet Wireless, part of the EION Group of Companies, operates broadband networks in rural Canada. CochraneTel operates under the CochraneTel brand while benefiting from IceNet's infrastructure, technology, and Community Connects Program including Virtual Healthcare on Demand, Free Public WiFi, and Digital Display Advertising.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Nexicom: Multi-company Ontario rural telecom group offering internet, phone, TV, and security services to small towns across Central and Eastern Ontario. Comparable as a community-rooted broadband provider with bundled services and value-add attach products.
• Tbaytel: Municipal telecommunications provider owned by the City of Thunder Bay, Ontario, offering internet, TV, and telephone across Northwestern Ontario. Highly comparable as another municipally-owned rural Northern Ontario telco with similar triple-play bundles and regulatory tariff structure.
• Bruce Telecom: Municipally-owned telecommunications company serving Bruce County, Ontario with internet, TV, and telephone. Direct comparable as a municipal rural telco with similar governance, triple-play offerings, and Northern Ontario-style community focus.
• Hay Communications: Ontario cooperative providing internet, telephone, and television to rural communities in Wellington County and surrounding regions. Comparable as a small rural telco delivering triple-play bundles to underserved Ontario markets.
• Execulink Telecom: Ontario-based independent telecommunications provider offering internet, television, and phone services to rural and small-town communities across the province. Closely matches CTS's bundled residential/business model and regional fiber overbuild approach.
• Vianet: Northern Ontario regional internet service provider based in Sudbury serving rural and remote communities with fiber, fixed wireless, and DSL. Directly comparable geography, customer base, and rural-connectivity mission.
• Quadro Communications: Ontario cooperative telecom offering fiber internet, phone, and TV across Huron, Bruce, and surrounding counties. Comparable scale, customer profile, and rural broadband delivery model to CTS.

Broad incumbents

• Bell Canada: Canada's largest incumbent telecom operating across Ontario including Cochrane-adjacent regions. Overlaps directly in internet, TV, and landline services, but at vastly greater scale and with deeper infrastructure and content investments.
• TELUS: Major Canadian telecom incumbent with significant rural footprint and active partnerships (including TELUS Health used by CTS as a value-add). Comparable for its bundled internet/TV/phone services and rural broadband initiatives across Canada.

Regional players

• Northland Communications: Canadian regional cable/broadband provider serving smaller communities in Ontario with internet, TV, and phone. Comparable in customer segments and small-town focus but primarily cable/HFC-based rather than fiber.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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