What Cogeco Communications does

Cogeco Communications Inc. is a Canadian publicly traded telecommunications company (TSX: CCA) and a majority-controlled subsidiary of diversified holding company Cogeco Inc. (TSX: CGO). It provides Internet, wireless, video, and wireline phone services to approximately 1.6 million residential and business subscribers across more than 1,000 communities, served through two core operating subsidiaries: Cogeco Connexion in Canada (the second-largest cable operator in Quebec and Ontario) and Breezeline in the United States (the 8th-largest hybrid fibre coaxial cable operator in North America, operating in 13 states). The underlying technology is owned HFC cable broadband infrastructure, with Breezeline actively transitioning portions of its footprint to next-generation Fiber-to-the-Home (FTTH). Cogeco also operates Cogeco Media, one of Quebec's largest radio broadcasters, with 21 stations reaching nearly 5 million weekly listeners and generating advertising revenue.

The business model is anchored in recurring monthly subscription revenue from residential broadband, video, and telephony bundles, supplemented by SMB/enterprise services and radio advertising. Cogeco markets through multiple brands — Cogeco and the digital-first flanker oxio in Canada, Breezeline and the digital-first fiber brand welo in the US (launched February 2026 in Columbus, Ohio at $25/month for 300 Mbps with a Price-for-Life guarantee) — and distributes via direct field sales, service centers, and digital self-serve channels. Reported revenue is $2.9B for Cogeco Communications standalone and $3.0B for Cogeco Inc. consolidated in fiscal 2025, with 2,794,210 primary service units as of Q2-2026. The company is currently executing a three-year transformation program announced in May 2024 under CEO Frédéric Perron (appointed March 2024), while in June 2026 it disclosed a $1.7B (US$1.2B) non-cash impairment against the American telecommunications segment, signaling material writedown of US goodwill and intangibles.

Name

Cogeco Communications

Legal name

Cogeco Communications Inc.

Website

https://corpo.cogeco.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1972

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Cogeco Communications Inc. (TSX: CCA) provides Internet, wireless, video, and phone services to 1.6 million residential and business subscribers through Cogeco Connexion in Canada and Breezeline in 13 US states, with reported revenue of $2.9B in fiscal 2025.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Telecommunications and Broadband Services

NAICS

Wired Telecommunications Carriers (517111)

SIC

Communications Services, Nec (4899)

akta.pro primary industry

Hybrid Fiber-Coaxial (HFC) Cable Operators (HDAIACAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Cable Internet ISPs (HFC Retail Providers) (HDAIADAF)

Keywords

• Broadband cable services
• Internet service provider
• Video and telephony services
• Radio broadcasting media
• Business communications services

Headquarters

HQ city

Montréal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Broadband/Telecom Services: Recurring subscription revenue from providing Internet, wireless, video, and wireline phone services to residential and business subscribers across Canada and the US. Cogeco serves 1.6 million subscribers through its Cogeco Connexion and Breezeline operations.
2. Radio Broadcasting and Media: Cogeco Media operates 21 radio stations in Canada, primarily in Quebec, generating revenue through advertising. The company also operates Cogeco Nouvelles news agency and Cogeco Force Radio Inc. for integrated sales services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Cogeco Communications Inc. provides Internet, wireless, video, and wireline phone services to residential and business customers through its Canadian cable operations (Cogeco Connexion) and US cable operations (Breezeline). The company operates a hybrid fibre coaxial broadband network across Canada and 13 US states, serving approximately 2.8 million primary service units. It also operates Cogeco Media, which runs 21 radio stations across Quebec and Ontario.

Product overview

Cogeco Communications Inc. is a leading North American telecommunications provider operating a multi-brand portfolio across broadband services. The company offers Internet, video, wireless, and wireline phone services through two primary operating subsidiaries: Cogeco Connexion (Canadian cable operations, second largest cable operator in Ontario and Quebec) and Breezeline (US operations, 8th largest cable operator in the US operating across 13 states). In Canada, services are marketed under Cogeco and oxio brands, while US services are offered under Breezeline and welo brands. The company also operates Cogeco Media, comprising 21 radio stations primarily in Quebec, and provides Internet TV through EPICO. The portfolio includes both established brands and newer digital-first offerings like welo targeting underserved customer segments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cogeco: Primary brand for residential and business broadband services in Canada
• Breezeline
• Cogeco Connexion
• oxio
• welo

Products and services

• Cogeco Connexion Canadian cable operations providing residential and small business customers with Internet, video, and telephony services through two-way broadband cable networks. The second largest cable operator in Ontario and Quebec based on Internet service customers served.
• Breezeline US subsidiary and 8th largest cable operator in the United States, providing residential and business customers with Internet, video, and telephony services across 13 states including Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Virginia, and West Virginia.
• welo Fully digital second brand launched in the US market targeting customers frustrated with traditional internet service complexity. Offers fiber internet with plans starting at $25/month for 300 Mbps with Price for Life guarantee, no contracts, no hidden fees, and 60-day money-back guarantee.
• oxio Flanker brand in Canada, acquired as part of Cogeco's expansion into Quebec, Ontario, and western provinces. Positioned as a digital-first alternative brand for residential and business Internet services.
• Cogeco Media One of Quebec's largest radio broadcasters operating 21 radio stations across Quebec and one in Ontario, including talk network stations, Rythme FM network stations, CIME 103.9, 96.9 CKOI, The Beat 92.5, and Planète stations. Also operates Cogeco Nouvelles, the largest private news radio agency in Quebec.
• EPICO Internet TV service launched by Cogeco, providing television content over internet protocol.
• Cogeco Business Services Internet, video, and telephony services tailored for small and medium business customers requiring broadband and communications services for their business operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• 1.6 million residential and business subscribers served
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• WeConnect InternationalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership to fast-track supplier diversity efforts by supporting women-owned businesses. Cogeco participates in industry networking events organized by WeConnect International where supplier diversity champions can meet potential vendors.
• Nature Conservancy of CanadaminorOthersEnvironmental partnership to preserve natural environments essential to regional flora and fauna. Recently acquired the Boisé Carillon in Saint-André-d'Argenteuil for restoration and protection of natural environments.
• Centraide of Greater MontrealminorOthersAnnual campaign support for Centraide which supports a network of organizations and community projects helping vulnerable people across Quebec, Ontario, and Canada.
• CHU Sainte-Justine FoundationminorOthersPartnership through Rythme music station supporting the annual Grand Bal des Vins-Coeurs and Grand sapin de Sainte-Justine fundraising events for pediatric healthcare.
• Cogeco Force Radio Inc. (CFR)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCFR provides access to a powerful network of Quebec's top-performing radio stations including those owned by Cogeco Media, Leclerc Communication, Attraction Média, and RNC MEDIA. Offers integrated sales service with multidisciplinary team for ad consulting, research, and media creativity.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Astound Broadband: Astound Broadband is a regional US cable/fiber operator owned by Stonepeak, serving ~1M subscribers across the Northeast, Midwest, and West Coast. Comparable in size, HFC-to-FTTH transition stage, and geographic dispersion to Breezeline.
• Cable One: Cable One is a US-focused rural cable broadband operator serving ~1M subscribers across 24 states with a similarly HFC-driven, non-urban footprint. Closest pure-play comparable to Breezeline in scale, geography bias, and value proposition.
• Eastlink: Eastlink is the largest privately held Canadian cable operator, serving roughly the same number of customers as Cogeco Connexion across the Maritimes, Ontario, and parts of Western Canada. Highly comparable in scale, ownership structure (private/family), and product mix (cable broadband, TV, wireless, home phone).
• Mediacom Communications: Mediacom is the 7th-largest US cable operator focused exclusively on smaller markets and rural communities in the Midwest and Southeast. A near-perfect scale and footprint analog to Breezeline.
• WideOpenWest (WOW!): WideOpenWest is a regional US cable broadband provider serving the Midwest and Southeast with HFC and fiber networks. Cogeco acquired WOW's Ohio broadband systems in 2021 (688K homes passed), making WOW a direct comparable for Cogeco's US M&A profile and competitive set.

Broad incumbents

• Shaw Communications (legacy footprint at Rogers): Shaw's Western Canada cable footprint was absorbed into Rogers in 2023, but the brand/operations remain useful as a Western Canada cable benchmark for Cogeco's oxio expansion plans in BC and Alberta.
• Rogers Communications: Rogers is one of Canada's largest cable/telecom/wireless incumbents and a major competitor in Ontario/Quebec for broadband, video, and converged mobile bundles. Several Cogeco executives (CEO, CGO, CCO) are former Rogers leaders, highlighting close competitive and talent overlap.
• Altice USA: Altice USA (Optimum, Suddenlink) is a major US cable/broadband operator with overlapping Northeast and Mid-Atlantic markets where Breezeline competes (NY, CT, PA, MA). A larger incumbent with similar product mix (broadband + video + mobile).

Emerging players

• Frontier Communications: Frontier is undergoing a major fiber overbuild across its ILEC footprint, including states where Breezeline operates. Represents the competitive fiber threat that could compress Breezeline's HFC-based broadband share in coming years.

Regional players

• Videotron: Videotron is Quebecor's cable/telecom/wireless subsidiary and the dominant cable operator in Cogeco's home province of Quebec. A direct in-territory competitor with overlapping broadband, video, and wireless bundles.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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