Videotron Picks Vecima’s Virtualized Cable Tech for Next-Gen Broadband Push
Event summary
- Videotron selected Vecima’s Entra® vCMTS, EN9000 GAP Node, and ERM3 RPDs to upgrade its DOCSIS network in Canada.
- The deal underscores Videotron’s shift toward cloud-native, software-defined broadband infrastructure.
- Vecima’s vCMTS offers scalability, automation, and support for DOCSIS 4.0 deployments.
- Videotron serves 1.7M internet subscribers and 4.4M mobile connections as of March 2026.
The big picture
Videotron’s choice of Vecima’s virtualized cable modem termination system aligns with the broader industry shift toward software-defined, cloud-based network architectures. This deal positions Vecima strongly in the growing vCMTS market, projected to reach $345M annually by 2030, as operators prioritize scalability and automation in broadband infrastructure.
What we're watching
- Market Expansion
- How Videotron’s adoption of Vecima’s tech will impact its competitive positioning in Canada’s broadband market.
- Technology Integration
- Whether Videotron can seamlessly transition from legacy platforms to a fully virtualized DOCSIS environment.
- Industry Trends
- The pace at which other major operators follow Videotron’s lead in adopting cloud-native broadband solutions.
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