Telecommunications in Canada - Statistics & Facts

Telecommunications market leaders in Canada

Five large companies are the main occupants of the Canadian telecommunications markets, namely Bell Canada, Quebecor, Rogers Communications, , Shaw Communications, and Telus. Rogers Communications held the greatest share of the mobile market in 2020, accounting for 31.6 percent of revenue generated in the sector. Telus and Bell Group take the second and third place, accounting for just under 30 percent revenue market share each.

Telecommunications sectors in Canada

Of the various telecommunications sectors in Canada, wireless is the most lucrative. 53 percent of all telecommunications revenue generated in the country came from this sector. Fixed internet ranked second with a 26 percent market share, followed by local, data and private line, as well as the long distance sector.

Market outlook: 5G

As is the case in most major markets around the world, 5G is set to transform the shape of mobile communications, and many other data-dependent industries. In 2025, Canada is forecast to have 20 million 5G mobile connections, establishing the country as a leader among 5G adopters globally. 5G availability is steadily improving, with Rogers, Telus, and Bell all improving their coverage from the second quarter of 2021, to the first quarter of 2022.

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