Join us in reliving Videotron’s milestones
1964
Videotron is founded under the name Télécâble Vidéotron ltée by founding president André Chagnon.
1969
The first à la carte TV system, called Sélecto-TV, is launched.
1980
Videotron acquires National Cablevision and becomes the largest cable operator in Québec.
1983
The Jerrold 400, Videotron’s first wireless cable set-top box on an analog video signal, is launched.
1989
SuperClub Vidéotron is launched and becomes the largest video club chain in Québec.
1990
Launch of Vidéoway, an interactive TV service that reinvents TV interaction, allowing users to control all content, without the help of the Internet.
1996
Videotron introduces its first Internet service.
1999
Digital TV is rolled out in Montréal, Hull, and Québec City.
2000
Quebecor Media acquires Vidéotron.
2001
illico Digital TV, the first interactive TV entertainment platform, is launched.
2005
Videotron launches its Home Phone service.
2010
Launch of Videotron Mobile service and illico mobile.
2013
Videotron launches Club illico, a subscription video-on-demand service, and begins producing original series.
2019
Helix, the technology platform that is revolutionizing home entertainment and management, is launched.
2020
Videotron launches its 5G network, which continues to expand gradually to cover the entire network.
2022
Electrification of Videotron’s truck fleet.
2024
For the 18th time since 2006, Videotron has taken the coveted title of “most respected telecommunications provider in Québec” according to Léger’s 2024 Reputation survey.