Distributel

Distributel
Private
Industry Telecommunication
Founded Toronto (1988)
Founder Mel Cohen
Headquarters Montreal, Ottawa, Canada
Number of locations
 8 (2016)
Area served
 Quebec, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia
Key people
 Matt Stein (CEO)
Number of employees
 +500 (2016)
Website www.distributel.ca

Distributel is a Canadian telecommunications company. Their services include a wide range of high speed Internet products with unlimited download, including Internet services by cable, DSL and FTTN (fiber optic). Distributel also offers Internet telephone lines (VoIP), the long distance packages and IPTV.[1]

History

Distributel was founded in 1988 by Mel Cohen, he had to fight his debut against the telecommunications giant Bell Canada who did not forward to the possibility that a company can offer long distance services through its distribution network. The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) will ultimately succeed Distributel in this folder, which will set a precedent by opening the way to competition in the long distance market in Canada.[2][3]

The company has since adding to its portfolio of Internet services, Internet telephone (VoIP) and IPTV offered over 200,000 subscribers.[4] In 2014, company partnership with Zazeen to sell DSL and cable Internet services.[5]

In 2011, Distributel acquired Acanac. Acanac currently provides High Speed Internet and VoIP services throughout Ontario and Quebec.

On 31 March 2014, Matt Stein joined the team Distributel as President and CEO, while Mel Cohen maintains his role as president.[6]

In September 2016, Distributel acquired Yak Communications from Globalive.[7]

References

  1. ↑ DOBBY, CHRISTINE. "Despite high cost, independent ISP Distributel expands IPTV service". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  2. ↑ Jackson, Emily. "Canada's Internet providers deliver faster speeds than advertised: CRTC". Financial Post. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Distributel a franchi une nouvelle étape". Le Devoir. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  4. ↑ Desjardins, François. "Ça joue dur, dit Distributel". Le Devoir. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  5. ↑ DOBBY, CHRISTINE DOBBY. "Small Internet providers push to dial up TV services, offer bundles". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  6. ↑ "Stein named CEO of Distributel". Cartt.ca. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  7. ↑ "Globalive to expand VC investing with sales of Yak, OneConnect". PE Hub. 7 September 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
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