Samsung’s first entry into the Canadian market through Videotron
Leveraging the worldwide expertise of 5G commercialization from main 5G markets together with Korea and the U.S., Samsung to speed up 5G deployments throughout the globe
Samsung Electronics in the present day introduced that it’s going to present 4G LTE-Advanced (LTE-A) and 5G radio entry networks options to Videotron, a Canadian telecommunications operator. This is the primary time Samsung is delivering community options in Canada.
After many profitable a long time within the cable tv and web entry enterprise, Videotron deployed its wi-fi operation in 2010 and has been the quickest rising new operator since then. Currently offering 4G LTE service, Videotron plans to launch business LTE-A and 5G providers in late 2020.
Starting in early 2020, Samsung will ship 4G LTE-A options throughout Quebec and Ottawa wherein the options from Samsung embrace Massive MIMO and Dual-band base stations, supporting the operator’s 4G LTE frequencies, and 5G options for each 3.5GHz and 28GHz spectrum.
Providing commercially confirmed 4G LTE-A options and mixed with 5G business options from international markets, Samsung will improve effectivity in accelerating enlargement of 5G service protection to match tempo with Canada’s 5G business launch, which is predicted to happen in late 2020.
“We have been all over the world to find the best supplier suited to meet the evolving needs of our customers. This partnership will allow us to deliver the most advanced telecommunications solutions to Quebecers. While 4G technology has profoundly transformed telecommunications in the world, LTE Advanced and 5G will undoubtedly revolutionize the way we interact with our loved ones and the environment around us,” mentioned Jean François Pruneau, President and Chief Executive Officer of Videotron. “We want to be with our customers through these major changes and the choice of Samsung as a supplier is not a coincidence, we are convinced that they represent the best option to achieve this objective. Videotron has always been at the forefront of major technological changes and the arrival of 5G is no exception. Today’s announcement is a very proud moment for us.”
“Signing a contract with Videotron to provide 4G LTE-A and 5G network solutions will be marked as a significant milestone for Samsung, and Samsung will be the part of evolving next generation of mobile communication technologies in Canada by delivering advanced technologies,” mentioned Paul Kyungwhoon Cheun, Executive Vice President and Head of Networks Business at Samsung Electronics. “Leveraging the global experience of 5G commercialization from leading 5G markets like Korea and the U.S., Samsung will increase its position in 4G LTE and 5G vendor market.”
About Videotron
Videotron (www.videotron.com), a completely owned subsidiary of Quebecor Media Inc., is an built-in communications firm engaged in cable tv, interactive multimedia improvement, Internet entry, cable phone and cell phone providers. Videotron is a frontrunner in new applied sciences with its Helix house leisure and administration platform. As of September 30, 2019, Videotron was serving 1,545,200 cable and IP tv prospects, whereas Club illico, the over-the-top video service, had 443,500 members. Videotron can also be the Quebec chief in high-speed Internet entry, with 1,724,300 subscribers to its cable service as of September 30, 2019. As of the identical date, Videotron had 1,288,700 subscriber connections to its cell phone service and was offering cable phone service to 1,052,700 Quebec households and organizations. Videotron was acknowledged amongst Canada’s prime 100 employers in addition to Montréal’s prime employers.
