Cooptel Employee Directory
TelecommunicationsQuebec, Canada51-200 Employees
Cooptel is a mid-sized telecommunications cooperative based in Valcourt, Quebec, serving residents and communities in the region with a range of communications services. It aims to deliver reliable offerings that adapt to evolving customer needs, while maintaining competitive pricing through scalable technologies and partnerships with capable collaborators. The cooperative structure means members own the enterprise, participate in governance, and receive annual rebates on profits, reflecting a democratic, member-focused model. Its operations are rooted in the telecommunications sector, with a governance framework centered on cooperative values such as mutual aid, responsibility, democracy, equality, equity, and solidarity, aligned with the seven core cooperative principles recognized internationally. Cooptel's approach differentiates it within the market by prioritizing member involvement and community orientation over conventional corporate ownership. In September 2023, it was named a Best Pick in a survey assessing price, staff efficiency, and service speed for internet, TV, and home phone services.