Author Archives: Alexis Le Marec

Alexis Le Marec
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Fizz vs Oxio

(Translation of an original PlanHub article) Unlike Bell and Rogers, which have been in the telecom business for decades, Fizz and Oxio are less than 5 years old. If they seem distant, these two operators share several common points. They are digital providers, which means that they don’t have their own stores and that everything …

CRTC lowers wholesale rates by 10% and launches a consultation on telecom competition in Canada.

The CRTC is wiping the slate clean on the wholesale price increases imposed in 2022 and acknowledging its mistakes. Is this decision too late? This is a real thunderclap that could shake up Canadian Internet service providers. While the CRTC had proceeded to an increase in wholesale rates in 2022, i.e. the price charged by …

Cogeco announces its acquisition of Oxio 

No one expected it, yet cable operator Cogeco has just announced the acquisition of Oxio. Should Oxio customers expect changes? In a press release, Cogeco Connexion has just announced the acquisition of Oxio for an amount that has not yet been specified. In the context of buyouts among various Canadian operators and suppliers, Quebec-based Cogeco …

Galaxy A34 5G and A54 5G, Samsung price increase of 15 to 20%

(Translation of an original PlanHub article) As the launch of the new Galaxy A34 5G and A54 5G approaches, several rumours are becoming more and more urgent, one of which we could have done without. Image Credit: Samsung The Galaxy A’s represent an excellent compromise between performance and contained price. However, as the renewal of …