Videotron buys Freedom

[Mr.Peppermint]

Wind -> Freedom -> Shaw -> Videotron

Its official; Videotron now owns Freedom
Lots of promises (cheaper prices coming, more data coming) but only time will tell
I cross posted as these forums need to be updated now (no longer "powered by Shaw" and no longer a "regional" provider after the handover

https://ised-isde.canada.ca/site/mob...freedom-mobile

[dajs]

Have they announced any plans to expand coverage? National roaming with Bell/Telus or Ice Wireless?

Anything that might improve Freedom Mobile's footprint outside Videotron's area?

[Vee]

Have they announced any plans to expand coverage? National roaming with Bell/Telus or Ice Wireless?

Anything that might improve Freedom Mobile's footprint outside Videotron's area?

Just this

Freedom Mobile customers can also soon expect to see an end to dropped calls when travelling outside their home coverage area.

https://www.thestar.com/business/202...one-bills.html

[Mr.Peppermint]

Quebecor also makes claims about more data and 20% reduction in costs (to be fair; we all expect this on NEW plans not grandfather plans though)

It says to maintain grandfather plans at least 5 years (and after this???)


The BIG news for us though is 5G is coming


https://www.quebecor.com/en/-/qu-c3-...freedom-mobile