MONTREAL, June 9, 2017 /CNW Telbec/ - Quebecor announced today
the sale of Videotron's Advanced Wireless Services (AWS-1) spectrum licence in the Greater
Toronto region to Rogers Communications Canada Inc. for approximately $184 million, pursuant
to the transfer option held by Videotron since 2013.
The transaction has been approved by the competent regulatory authorities. It is expected to close in the coming days.
Videotron moves forward with its network investment program
This transaction will notably assist in funding Videotron's ongoing network investment plans in Quebec and Eastern Ontario. These plans include an aggressive 4G network
expansion and densification, anticipated 5G network deployment and upgrades to the company's Internet Protocol (IP) wireline
network. These investments will contribute to further enhance competition in wireless and wireline services in Quebec and Eastern Ontario.
About Quebecor
Quebecor, a Canadian leader in telecommunications, entertainment, news media and culture, is one of the
best-performing integrated communications companies in the industry. Driven by their determination to deliver the best possible
customer experience, all of Quebecor's subsidiaries and brands are differentiated by their high-quality, multiplatform,
convergent products and services.
Quebecor (TSX: QBR.A, QBR.B) is headquartered in Québec. It holds an 81.07% interest in Quebecor Media, which employs more
than 10,000 people in Canada.
A family business founded in 1950, Quebecor is strongly committed to the community. Every year, it actively supports people
working with more than 400 organizations in the vital fields of culture, health, education, the environment and
entrepreneurship.
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SOURCE Quebecor
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