Videotron and Samsung Expand Partnership Through 5G NSA and 4G LTE Core Gateway Deployment

Samsung Electronics today announced that it has been selected by Videotron, one of Canada’s key telecommunications operators, to modernize its network infrastructure with Samsung’s 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) and 4G LTE Core Gateway solution. This deployment further extends Samsung’s mobile network footprint with Videotron, providing operational and customer benefits such as improved flexibility and even more seamless connectivity.

Samsung will deliver a comprehensive, turnkey solution leveraging its cloud-native 5G and 4G Core on Dell PowerEdge servers with AMD EPYC 9005 Server CPUs and Red Hat OpenShift, the industry’s leading hybrid cloud application platform powered by Kubernetes. This configuration underscores Samsung’s commitment to open, interoperable network solutions and its ability to offer an end-to-end network infrastructure with a diverse ecosystem of partners.

Key highlights of the collaboration include:

• Resilience and reliability enhancements to support consistent, high-quality experiences
• Automation-ready operations to streamline lifecycle management and reduce complexity
• Flexible scalability and operations to support Videotron’s evolution and growth

“Samsung’s success delivering our RAN infrastructure gave us confidence in their ability to support our Core network,” said Mohamed Drif, Senior Vice-President and Chief Technology Officer, Videotron. “Their solution leverages open, industry-standard platforms that provide the operational flexibility we need as we elevate service for our customers in Quebec and expand our digital-first mobile and home internet brand, Fizz, across Canada. The cloud-native approach aligns perfectly with our network evolution strategy.”

This Core network collaboration builds on the companies’ successful Radio Access Network (RAN) partnership that began in 2019. It demonstrates Videotron’s continued confidence in Samsung’s ability to deliver essential network infrastructure.

“The expansion of our relationship with Videotron from RAN to Core is a testament to Samsung’s best-in-class virtualized end-to-end network technology,” said Stephen Wiktorski, Vice President and Head of Networks at Samsung Electronics. “This deployment will empower Videotron to further optimize its network performance and reduce operational complexity, while continuing to ensure seamless connectivity for customers across Canada. With this step in our partnership, we are proud to continue supporting Videotron in realizing its vision of scalable, future-ready networks.”

This latest development between the companies allows Samsung to further strengthen its position in the Canadian telecommunications market. It follows a recent Core launch by another Canadian operator as well as Samsung’s role in pioneering North America’s first roaming gateway. These advanced network solutions leveraging industry-standard hardware and open architecture will enable the operators to provide enhanced services to their customers and lay the foundation for future network innovations.

In addition to expanding Samsung’s Core presence in Canada, this deployment reinforces the company’s commitment to empowering operators worldwide with scalable, cloud-native solutions. Since 2015, Samsung has provided cloud-native Core solutions starting from LTE to 5G standalone. The company has deployed large-scale commercial Cores in Canada, Korea, Japan and India, delivering reliable connectivity to hundreds of millions of users.

Samsung integrates AI-driven automation and intelligent analytics to help operators future-proof their networks, ensuring readiness for emerging technologies. Building on its continued global Core growth and long-term evolution roadmap from cloud core to AI-native core, Samsung is poised to play a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of telecommunications infrastructure globally.

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About Videotron

Videotron, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quebecor Media Inc., is an integrated communications company engaged in television, entertainment, Internet access, wireline telephone and mobile telephone services. Videotron is Canada’s fourth strong and competitive national mobile carrier, with 4,328,100 mobile lines as of September 30, 2025. Videotron is also a leader in new technologies with its Helix home entertainment and management platform, and is the Québec leader in high-speed Internet access. As of September 30, 2025, Videotron had 1,259,300 subscribers to its television service, 1,736,400 subscribers to its Internet service, and 562,100 connections to its wireline telephony service. In Léger’s 2025 Reputation survey, Videotron was ranked the most respected telecom provider in Québec for the 19^th time since 2006.