5G and 5G+ at Videotron Business

Superfast connection speeds and a smoother, more responsive mobile experience.

5G and 5G+ are being deploying at Videotron

5G technology with Videotron is available in selected urban areas of Québec. Our 5G network will be gradually rolled out to cover our entire mobile network over the next few months and years.

Videotron is always on the cutting edge of technology. That’s why we’re also investing in the rollout of our 5G+ network across more and more of Québec’s regions, to guarantee you improved browsing speeds.

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5G+ in Montréal

Videotron offers 5G in Montréal as well as in several parts of the South Shore and the North Shore, covering very busy urban areas.

Videotron is also gradually rolling out its 5G+ network in the Montréal area.

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5G and 5G+ in Québec City

Videotron offers 5G in and around Québec City and Lévis, covering the main urban areas where the population lives, travels and transits.

Videotron is also gradually rolling out its 5G+ network in the Québec City area.

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5G and 5G+ in the Eastern Townships

Videotron offers 5G in and around Sherbrooke, serving the main urban areas where the majority of residents live.

Videotron is also gradually rolling out its 5G+ network in the Eastern Townships.

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5G in Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean

Videotron offers 5G in the Saguenay and Jonquière areas, and continues to expand to cover the main urban areas occupied by the population.

Videotron Business offers free access to 5G and 5G+

All our Mobile plans with data give you access to 5G and 5G+ networks without any additional fees. Find your perfect plan to take advantage of it!

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What are 5G and 5G+ technologies?

5G is the 5th generation of wireless network technology. It offers three major improvements:

  • Faster speed
  • Increased connectivity
  • Reduced latency

Ultimately, 5G networks will transmit data up to 100 times faster, for example to download large files or medical records, movies and video games. They will simultaneously connect with each other about 1 million devices per km2, which will stimulate the offer of connected objects for online video games, virtual and augmented reality or smart homes. They will reduce latency to close to zero, lowering it to about 1 millisecond, to allow instant and smooth connections as well as remote responses in real time.

For its part, 5G+ is the evolution of 5G technology that enables devices to exploit the 3500 MHz spectrum. So you can enjoy even greater speed with 5G+.

5G and 5G+ compatible mobile devices

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FAQ about 5G technology

5G+ is the evolution of the 5G network, providing access—under favourable conditions—to faster data transmission speeds. Only some cell phone models have access to 5G+, in areas where 5G is already available.

It’s the abbreviation for the 5th generation of wireless connectivity. It follows four previous generations that each contributed in their own way to improving our connected life.

5G will allow us to access new features by enhancing, for example, the development of connected objects and virtual reality. This will open up a new world of possibilities, as devices will work better together and with us to provide improved protection, prevention, performance optimization, etc.

More and more of the new mobile phone models are compatible with Videotron’s 5G network. Like previous generations, 5G will eventually be available on all the usual devices, and even on new types of devices and a wide variety of connected objects used for commercial and personal purposes.

Videotron offers 5G-compatible mobile phones from several major brands. Check them out!

Videotron has deployed its 5G network in Montréal and several areas of the South Shore and North Shore, in and around Québec City and Lévis, in and around Sherbrooke in the Eastern Townships, and in the Saguenay and Jonquière areas in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean. Over the next few years, Videotron plans to gradually expand its coverage to the entire network.

To develop the 5G network, a number of small antennas need to be installed in strategic locations to provide ultrafast speed. These small antennas could be placed on urban property and on the walls of some buildings. The antenna layout will be determined in close collaboration with local authorities.

Consumers’ and businesses’ demands and needs are constantly evolving, and technology can help meet those in whole or in part. 5G will provide progressively more features that will improve our daily lives and allow us to make major breakthroughs. Whether it’s making video calls to multiple people or watching movies on your mobile, every technological advance from 1G to 4G has brought improvements to our connected life, and 5G will lead to even more.

In addition to enabling access to an ultrafast, ultra reliable network, the arrival of 5G technology will also increase the amount of innovative connected and entertainment objects available. If you work in the areas of online gaming, virtual reality, or home automation, 5G will help you optimize the value of your products and services in the long run. It will also be at the root of technological advancements, providing businesses with better management of processes, inspections, or remote operations.

Canada’s regulations are science-based and among the strictest in the world. Videotron complies with ISED and Health Canada standards and carefully follows all public authorities’ instructions. 5G will primarily use the same 4G frequency bands that have been used for many years.

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