What VMedia Inc. does

VMedia Inc. is a Canadian residential telecommunications service provider operating as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Videotron Ltd. (which is itself part of Quebecor Media). Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Toronto, the company delivers bundled internet, television, home phone (VoIP), and home security services to Canadian households, with internet coverage reaching more than 90% of Canadian households via cable, DSL/FTTN, and fibre last-mile access. Distribution combines a direct-to-consumer e-commerce channel at vmedia.ca, phone-based sales support, a reseller/agent program across all ten Canadian provinces, and a retail partnership with Canada Computers. Service positioning emphasizes everyday low prices, no term contracts, no credit checks, and no cancellation fees — a customer testimonial cites roughly 40% savings versus a prior provider.

The technical platform centers on VCloud TV (a cloud-based TV service with 7-day scroll-back and cloud PVR supporting up to 19 channels) and the VBox set-top box running Android TV with a voice-enabled accessible remote. The TV experience is replicated across a multi-platform app ecosystem covering Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire TV, iOS, and Android, with integrations to iCloud, Apple Music, and AirPlay. Internet plans offer speeds up to 940 Mbps with unlimited usage and no data caps; home phone is delivered as VoIP with unlimited Canada/US/world plans and 15 included features; home security provides 24/7 monitoring with wireless, self-install hardware and a dedicated mobile app.

Revenue is generated primarily through recurring monthly subscriptions across the four service lines (internet from C$32, TV from C$19, phone from C$19.95, security from C$12), supplemented by equipment rental (modems, VBox receivers) and à la carte channel purchases via the UChoose store. Customization is a primary differentiator: customers build channel lineups from over 400 Canadian, US, specialty, and multicultural networks. The company has actively engaged the CRTC, securing Broadcasting Distribution Undertaking licenses for four previously unserved regions in January 2015, applying for a national Video-on-Demand license in November 2014, and advocating for fair wholesale internet-pricing frameworks — signaling intent to compete as a regulated, independent alternative to incumbent Canadian telecom providers.

Name

VMedia Inc.

Legal name

Videotron Ltd.

Website

https://vmedia.ca

Company type

Private

Founded year

2013

Operating status

Operating

Short description

VMedia Inc., a Toronto-based Videotron (Quebecor Media) subsidiary, delivers bundled residential internet, TV, VoIP home phone, and home security services across Canada, reaching over 90% of households.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Telecommunications Services

NAICS

Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162), Wired and Wireless Telecommunications Carriers (except Satellite) (51711)

SIC

Cable & Other Pay Television Services (4841)

akta.pro primary industry

Live TV Streaming (vMVPD/IPTV OTT) (MPACAAAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Virtual MVPDs (Live TV Streaming Bundles) (MPABAHAE), Virtual MVPDs (Live TV Streaming Bundles) (MPABAGAD), Pay-TV Value-Added Services (DVR, VOD, TV Everywhere, Apps) (MPABAGAG)

Keywords

• Residential internet services
• Live streaming TV
• VoIP home phone
• Home security monitoring
• Bundled telecommunications

Headquarters

HQ city

Toronto

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Internet Service Subscriptions: Monthly subscription fees for home internet services delivered via Cable, DSL, FTTN, or Fibre technologies. Plans range from basic speeds (5-25 Mbps) to ultra-fast gigabit speeds (up to 1024 Mbps). All plans feature unlimited usage without data caps.
2. TV Service Subscriptions: Monthly subscription fees for television programming. Customers can build custom channel lineups with starter packages, add theme packs or individual channels (a la carte) through the UChoose store. Over 400 channels available including Canadian and US networks, specialty channels, and multicultural programming.
3. Home Phone VoIP Service: Monthly subscription fees for VoIP home phone service with plans including unlimited Canada & US calling and unlimited World plans. All plans include multiple features such as voicemail, call waiting, and caller ID.
4. Home Security Monitoring: Monthly subscription fees for residential alarm and security monitoring services including 24/7 protection, mobile app control, and alerts for suspicious activity.
5. Equipment Rental: Revenue from rental of modems, VBox TV receivers, and other hardware. Some plans include free modem rental as a promotional benefit.
6. A la Carte and On Demand Purchases: Transaction fees for individual channel purchases and pay-per-view/on-demand content through the TV platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

VMedia Inc. is a Canadian residential telecommunications service provider offering high-speed Internet (Cable, DSL/FTTN, Fibre up to 940 Mbps), live streaming TV with 400+ channels, VoIP Home Phone, and 24/7 Home Security monitoring. All services are sold directly to households on monthly subscriptions with no term contracts, no credit checks, no cancellation fees, and unlimited internet usage. The TV service is delivered through the proprietary VCloud TV cloud platform and VBox Android TV set-top box.

Product overview

VMedia Inc. is a Canadian telecommunications service provider offering a bundled portfolio of four core services: Internet (cable/DSL/fiber with speeds up to 940 Mbps), TV (400+ channel live streaming with cloud PVR), Home Phone (VoIP), and Home Security. The TV platform centers on the Android TV-powered VBox device with VCloud TV/PVR cloud features, accessible across multiple streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, and Amazon Fire TV. Supplementary products include mesh Wi-Fi routers, mobile apps for TV and security, and accessibility features including described video and closed captioning. The company launched in 2013 and operates as a subsidiary of Videotron Ltd. (Quebecor Media).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• VCloud TV: VMedia's innovative TV platform featuring 7-day scroll-back TV, cloud PVR functionality, and access to a large number of channels including major Canadian and US networks.
• VCloud PVR
• VBox
• VMedia Home Mesh Wi-Fi

Products and services

• VMedia Internet

Quantifiable outcome

• 40% cost savings compared to previous internet provider (customer testimonial)
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers9 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Bell Canada (Bell MTS): Incumbent Canadian telecom offering Fibe internet, TV, home phone, and security at national scale; VMedia's primary competitive target and the benchmark its pricing undercuts.
• Rogers Smart Home Monitoring: Incumbent home security offering bundled with Rogers telecom services; represents the larger-player alternative to VMedia's $12.95/month home security plan.
• Rogers Communications: Major Canadian incumbent telecom and cable operator with Ignite TV and bundled home services; competes head-to-head with VMedia in cable internet and TV across multiple provinces.
• Vidéotron: VMedia's parent company and Québecor's flagship cable/telecom brand; offers substantially the same bundled services and underlying infrastructure that VMedia resells.

Direct peers

• Sling TV: U.S.-based virtual MVPD offering live TV streaming bundles with à la carte add-ons; a functional analogue to VMedia's streaming TV model even though it operates in a different geography.
• TekSavvy Solutions: Canadian independent wholesale-based internet and TV provider using similar third-party network access; closely comparable on positioning as a low-cost alternative to incumbent ISPs.
• Start Communications: Ontario-based independent ISP offering cable, fibre, and DSL internet plus TV services — overlapping target market and value proposition with VMedia.
• Ebox (Electronic Box): Quebec-based independent internet and home services provider with comparable bundling, unlimited data positioning, and reseller-style operations — a close regional peer to VMedia in the Canadian market.
• Distributel Communications: Canadian independent ISP and home services provider offering internet, TV, and home phone bundles nationally, directly competing with VMedia on price and contract flexibility for residential customers.
• FuboTV: Sports-focused virtual MVPD that has actively enforced sports streaming rights against VMedia; competes for the same cord-cutter and sports-bundle customer segment in North America.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/VMedia
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/VMediainc
• Facebookfacebook.com/VMediaTV
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/vmedia-inc
• Instagraminstagram.com/vmedia

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about VMedia Inc.