About Cogeco
Cogeco Inc. is a diversified Canadian communications company with a history spanning over 65 years. Its corporate headquarters are located at 1 Place Ville-Marie in Montreal, Quebec. The company operates in the telecommunications and media sectors. Through its subsidiary Cogeco Communications Inc., it provides internet, video, and telephony services to residential and business customers. In Canada, these services are marketed under the Cogeco Connexion and oxio brands, serving approximately 2.1 million homes and businesses in Ontario and Quebec. In the United States, the company operates as Breezeline (formerly Atlantic Broadband) and offers services to 1.8 million homes and businesses across thirteen states along the east coast, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. Cogeco Communications is considered the 8th largest hybrid fibre coaxial cable operator in North America.
Cogeco Media, another key business unit, owns and operates 21 radio stations, primarily in the province of Québec, along with a news agency. The company was founded in 1957 by Henri Audet in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The name Cogeco is an acronym for Compagnie Générale de Communication ("General Communications Company"). Cogeco Inc. is a publicly traded company on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGO) and is controlled by the Audet family's holding company, Gestion Audem Inc., through multiple voting shares. Cogeco Communications Inc.'s subordinate voting shares are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CCA). The company has a significant presence in the communities it serves and emphasizes its commitment to a sustainable future. Cogeco has made substantial investments in expanding its network, including acquiring cable systems and spectrum licenses. The company offers a range of telecommunication products and services, including digital cable television, high-speed internet with speeds up to gigabit download in certain areas, and VoIP services. Cogeco has also launched Epico, an IPTV service, to cater to evolving consumer viewing habits.
FAQs
- When was Cogeco founded?
- Cogeco was founded in 1957.
- Who is the CEO of Cogeco?
- Frédéric Perron is the CEO.
- What industries or markets does Cogeco operate in?
- Cogeco operates in the following markets: Telecom Equipment and Services, Telecommunications, Cable Television, Internet Service Providers (ISP), VoIP Services, IPTV, Media Broadcasting, Radio Broadcasting, Broadband Infrastructure, and Digital Media.
- How many employees does Cogeco have?
- Cogeco has 5000+ employees.
- Where does Cogeco have employees?
- Cogeco has employees in Canada.
- Does Cogeco support remote work or working from home?
- Yes, Cogeco is a remote-friendly company.
- What employee benefits does Cogeco offer?
- Cogeco provides 10 benefits to their employees.
- Does Cogeco offer a four-day work week?
- No, Cogeco does not offer a four-day work week.
- What is Cogeco's tech stack?
- Cogeco has 3 technologies in their tech stack.
- What is Cogeco's website?
- Cogeco's website is www.cogeco.ca.
