it would convert its cablesystems to IPTV using MediaKind platforms. Internet access Cogeco Cable was one of the first major cable operators to deploy its network compliant with the Data Over Cable Service Interface Specification (DOCSIS) standard to provide all of its Internet Protocol (IP) based services, such as internet access and VoIP as early as 2002. In April 2009, Cogeco implemented a penalty for surpassing the bandwidth limits for each tier. As of August 2021, Cogeco offers up to gigabit download speeds (30Mbit/s upload) in certain areas which takes advantage of its DOCSIS 3.1 platform upgrades and 180Mbit/s download (10Mbit/s upload) most of its footprint on DOCSIS 3.0. VoIP digital telephony Cogeco Cable launched its digital phone service in June 2005, a VoIP-based telephony service offering customers unlimited local & long distance calling within Canada and to the United States, voice mail, call display, call waiting, visual call waiting, call forwarding, 411-directory assistance, 911-emergency assistance, 611-technical support assistance, 711-message relay services and 0-operator services. See also YourTV Cogeco radio stations List of internet service providers in Canada References External links Official website Facebook page Twitter account History of Cogeco Inc. - Canadian Communication Foundation CRTC chart of Cogeco's assets Companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange Companies based in Montreal Cable and DBS companies of Canada Internet service providers of Canada Telecommunications companies established in 1957 1957 establishments in Quebec