Videotron selected Vecima Networks’ Entra Virtualized Cable Modem Termination System (vCMTS), EN9000 Generic Access Platform Node, and ERM3 series Remote PHY Devices to support the evolution of its DOCSIS network in Canada. The deployment moves Videotron further toward a distributed access architecture built around cloud-native software, centralized DOCSIS control functions, and Remote PHY infrastructure.
Vecima’s Entra vCMTS uses a fully containerized architecture designed to scale DOCSIS processing resources dynamically and support software-defined network operations. The platform provides API and CLI interfaces for automation and operational integration while supporting DOCSIS 3.1+, Unified DOCSIS, and DOCSIS 4.0 migration paths. Videotron will deploy the vCMTS alongside Vecima’s EN9000 GAP nodes and ERM3 Remote PHY Devices, extending a long-standing technology relationship between the two companies.
The selection comes as cable operators continue replacing integrated CCAP platforms with distributed and virtualized architectures that separate DOCSIS control and processing functions from physical access nodes. Dell’Oro Group forecasts that annual global vCMTS revenue will exceed US$345 million by 2030. Videotron, a subsidiary of Quebecor Media, reported 1.74 million Internet subscribers and 4.43 million mobile connections as of March 31, 2026.
• Platform: Vecima Entra vCMTS
• Architecture: Fully containerized, cloud-native virtual CMTS platform
• Access infrastructure: EN9000 Generic Access Platform Nodes and ERM3 Remote PHY Devices
• Network functions: Centralized DOCSIS processing with distributed Remote PHY infrastructure
• Automation: API and CLI interfaces for network management and operational integration
• DOCSIS roadmap: Supports DOCSIS 3.1+, Unified DOCSIS, and DOCSIS 4.0 deployments
• Operator: Videotron, a wholly owned subsidiary of Quebecor Media
• Subscriber base: 1.74 million Internet subscribers and 4.43 million mobile connections as of March 31, 2026
• Market outlook: Dell’Oro Group forecasts annual global vCMTS revenue above US$345 million by 2030
“Choosing a partner for our DOCSIS evolution wasn’t only about the technology — it was about trust earned over years of working together. Videotron is committed to delivering best-in-class connectivity experiences to our customers through continuous innovation and investment in our network. Vecima’s Entra vCMTS provides the scalability, flexibility, and performance we require to support the evolution of our DOCSIS infrastructure and deliver next-generation broadband services,” said Juan Ramos, Vice President, Wireline Networks at Videotron.
🌐 Analysis: Videotron’s selection illustrates the broader cable-network transition from integrated CCAP systems toward disaggregated architectures that place DOCSIS processing in cloud-native software while moving physical-layer functions closer to subscribers through Remote PHY devices. The deployment also positions Vecima to expand its installed base as cable operators evaluate vCMTS platforms, distributed access architectures, and DOCSIS 4.0 migration strategies to increase capacity while introducing more software-driven automation.
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Profile: Vecima Networks Updated July 9, 2026 |
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| Headquarters | Victoria, British Columbia, Canada |
| Leadership | Sumit Kumar, President and CEO Clay McCreery, Chief Operating Officer |
| Public Listing | TSX: VCM |
| Core Business | Broadband access infrastructure, distributed access architectures, virtualized cable network platforms, video delivery software, and network telemetry solutions. |
| Entra Portfolio | Entra vCMTS Remote PHY Remote MACPHY 10G EPON |
| vCMTS Architecture | Cloud-native, containerized DOCSIS processing platform designed for distributed access networks, dynamic scaling, automation, and software-defined operations. |
| DOCSIS Roadmap | DOCSIS 3.1+, Unified DOCSIS, and DOCSIS 4.0 network evolution. |
| Access Platforms | EN9000 Generic Access Platform nodes and ERM-series Remote PHY Devices for distributed cable access deployments. |
| Cable Architecture Role | Supplies software and access platforms that enable operators to migrate from integrated CCAP architectures toward distributed access and virtualized DOCSIS infrastructure. |
| Video & Streaming | Content delivery and video software platforms for service providers and media companies, including storage, streaming, and content management infrastructure. |
| Network Telemetry | Telematics and fleet-management platforms that collect, analyze, and manage data from connected vehicles and transportation systems. |
| Operator Footprint | Vecima supplies broadband access technology to cable operators and communications service providers across North America and international markets. |
| Recent Milestone | July 2026: Videotron selected the Entra vCMTS, EN9000 GAP Node, and ERM3 Remote PHY Devices for its next-generation DOCSIS network evolution in Canada. |
| Strategic Position | Focused on the cable industry’s transition toward distributed access architectures, virtualized DOCSIS processing, cloud-native network functions, and higher-capacity broadband access infrastructure. |