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Canada Telecommunications Report Q4 2011
Management Report
Published: September 2011
Pages: 94
Tables: 37
From: GBP 330.00 Buy Now!
Research from: Business Monitor International
Sector: Mobile Markets
There have been several developments in Canada's telecommunications market in Q410, the latest quarter for which data is available, including the launch of mobile services by one new operator, company acquisitions and continued expansion of broadband and 3G networks. While these developments mean forecasts have been revised slightly, the fact remains that Canada's market is still moving very slowly, and mobile penetration in particular remains low.
In the mobile sector, BMI has added in subscriber numbers from Vidéotron for the first time this quarter, since the launch of its HSPA+ service in September 2010. Another new operator, Wind, has also had subscriber data included for the second quarter running, and it is significant that both of these operators are focusing on the more lucrative postpaid market.
At the other end of the scale, new mobile operators Public Mobile and Mobilicity launched their 3G networks in May 2010, targeting low-cost prepaid users in Canada's largest cities. Almost immediately, Rogers responded with Chatr, a low-cost product that was pretty much identical to Mobilicity's offering. The newcomer has threatened Rogers with legal action. Chatr has also faced criticism from Wind, not least because despite being a new service, it is run on 2G technology and only suitable for voice and text messaging services.
In technological developments, in Q310 Telus announced it is deploying HSPA+ Dual Cell technology, and the operator is confident that Dual Cell capable devices will be made commercially available in 2011. Vidéotron, Wind and regional operator SaskTel announced extended 3G coverage during Q410 and Rogers has also announced its plans to conduct the first LTE technical trials in the Ottawa area, in conjunction with Ericsson Canada.
Several company developments occurred in 2010, starting with Rogers acquiring local broadband services provider Atria Networks in Q310, for CAD425mn - the deal is subject to regulatory approval. Rogers also raised its state in cable operator Cogeco and in Cogeco's cable TV unit in September 2010. Elsewhere, Bell announced its intentions to purchase an additional 85% stake of media firm CTV - Bell already has a 15% stake - for CAD1.3bn, while the CRTC approved Shaw's acquisition of Canwest television and speciality channels. The ongoing consolidation of Canada's broadcasting market has prompted the CRTV to open a public proceeding about what effects this could have on Canada's TV industry.
In the mobile sector, BMI has added in subscriber numbers from Vidéotron for the first time this quarter, since the launch of its HSPA+ service in September 2010. Another new operator, Wind, has also had subscriber data included for the second quarter running, and it is significant that both of these operators are focusing on the more lucrative postpaid market.
At the other end of the scale, new mobile operators Public Mobile and Mobilicity launched their 3G networks in May 2010, targeting low-cost prepaid users in Canada's largest cities. Almost immediately, Rogers responded with Chatr, a low-cost product that was pretty much identical to Mobilicity's offering. The newcomer has threatened Rogers with legal action. Chatr has also faced criticism from Wind, not least because despite being a new service, it is run on 2G technology and only suitable for voice and text messaging services.
In technological developments, in Q310 Telus announced it is deploying HSPA+ Dual Cell technology, and the operator is confident that Dual Cell capable devices will be made commercially available in 2011. Vidéotron, Wind and regional operator SaskTel announced extended 3G coverage during Q410 and Rogers has also announced its plans to conduct the first LTE technical trials in the Ottawa area, in conjunction with Ericsson Canada.
Several company developments occurred in 2010, starting with Rogers acquiring local broadband services provider Atria Networks in Q310, for CAD425mn - the deal is subject to regulatory approval. Rogers also raised its state in cable operator Cogeco and in Cogeco's cable TV unit in September 2010. Elsewhere, Bell announced its intentions to purchase an additional 85% stake of media firm CTV - Bell already has a 15% stake - for CAD1.3bn, while the CRTC approved Shaw's acquisition of Canwest television and speciality channels. The ongoing consolidation of Canada's broadcasting market has prompted the CRTV to open a public proceeding about what effects this could have on Canada's TV industry.