telecoms companies in canada

 In Canada, the telecommunications market is dominated by a few major players that provide a mix of mobile, internet, and information services. Below are some of the leading telecom companies, their subscriber bases, and revenue data:

1. Rogers Communications :

Ted Rogers started the company with one small loan and one big dream to honour his father’s legacy.

Following in his father’s footsteps, Ted Rogers purchased his first radio station, CHFI, in 1960 at the age of 27. 

He believed in the power of communication to inform, inspire and innovate and in the decades that followed, he did just that.

From these humble beginnings, Rogers company grown into Canada’s communications and entertainment company – all because the relentless  drive of one turned into the relentless drive of many.

   -  Subscribers : Over 10.6 million mobile subscribers in 2022.

   -  Revenue : Rogers generated around CAD 16.9 billion in total revenue in 2022, with about 68% coming from wireless services.

   - Rogers also owns other services like cable and internet, providing it with a strong market presence

2. Bell Canada (BCE Inc.) :

   -  Subscribers : Bell had approximately 9.9 million mobile subscribers in 2022.

   -  Revenue : Bell reported CAD 24 billion in annual revenue for 2022, with significant contributions from both wireless and broadband services.

   - They also provide a wide range of TV, home phone, and internet services

3. TELUS :

   -  Subscribers : TELUS served around 10.5 million mobile users as of 2023, making it one of the top three players in the mobile market.

   -  Revenue : TELUS generated over CAD 18 billion in revenue, with a focus on mobile, broadband, and business solutions

4.  SaskTel :

   -  Subscribers : Roughly 656,000 subscribers in the mobile sector.

   -  Revenue : SaskTel's annual revenue sits around CAD 1.2 billion, primarily driven by its focus on regional services

5. Vidéotron :

   -  Subscribers : After acquiring Freedom Mobile, Vidéotron expanded its mobile base to around 1.7 million.

   -  Revenue : Part of Quebecor Inc., Vidéotron’s total revenue across all its services (including TV and internet) is about CAD 4.47 billion.

These companies dominate the Canadian telecom market, controlling a significant portion of mobile and broadband services, with the "Big Three" (Rogers, Bell, and TELUS) leading in terms of both subscribers and revenue.

reference :
https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/publications/reports/PolicyMonitoring/2023/tel.htm
https://canadatelecoms.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Wireless-eng-Carriers-Sub-Stats-Q4-2023.pdf
https://www.analysysmason.com/research/content/country-reports/canada-country-report-rddj0/