Basic service
Upgrade your company to Business class - it's simple and cost-effective!
- We contact your local telephone company to transfer the number(s)
- You keep the same phone numbers and telephone sets
- Our Business lines are compatible with your telephone system, alarm system and other peripherals
Nothing changes... except your bill!
8 AM to 6 PM
* This limited-time offer is available to new and existing Business customers who are subscribing to Videotron's Business cable telephone service, and is conditional on a 36-month contract. Other rates are available according to contract terms. Penalties apply for breach of contract. The contract is non-transferable. Installation fees may apply. Available where technology permits. Offer and rates are subject to change without prior notice. Taxes not included. Certain conditions apply.
** The $216 savings represents the price difference between a 12 month and 36 month commitment, or the equivalent of a $6 saving per month for 36 months.
*** Free installation applies to regular installations only and is conditional on a 36-month basic line service subscription.
Services included
Videotron's Business Line local calling service includes an array of telephone services to help you manage your everyday communications.
- Unlimited local calls
All calls are free and unlimited within your local call zone.
- Free long-distance
Free unlimited long distance calls between close to 3 million business and residential users of Videotron cable and mobile telephony having Videotron as their long distance provider.
- Directory listing
Each Videotron Business Line subscription includes a free basic listing in your directory's White Pages, Yellow Pages, 411 and canada411.ca
- Emergency service (9-1-1)
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dial 911 to reach emergency services (fire, police, ambulance) offered in your municipality.
Videotron telephone service fully supports 9-1-1 emergency services by providing the name, address and telephone number registered in your file.
- Calling card
Use your Videotron Calling Card while traveling on business.
- Call blocking (*67)
The call blocking service is available on your phone line. It prevents the person you are calling from seeing your name and telephone number displayed on their telephone display screen.
- Operator (0)
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Operator service assists you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Reaching an operator could not be easier - simply dial 0.
Additional charges may apply depending on your request. Please see the «Billable services» tab.
- Directory assistance (411)
Note: your account will be charged on a per-use basis.
- Technical support and repair service (611)
Videotron's network is closely monitored 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. In the event you have a problem with your business telephone line or if you have a technical question, call our technical support service at 611 (from a Videotron network line), 514 380-7000 or 1 800 561-4248 (from all other networks)..
- Relay service for the hearing or speech-impaired
Non-hearing impaired people who wish to reach hearing-impaired people via the relay service may do so by dialing 1-800-855-0511.
Billable services
- OPTIONS
see the Optional features section.
- Operator (0)
This service directs you to our operators to help you dial a number or for any other special services (collect calls, etc.).
- Long-distance relay service for the hearing or speech-impaired (711)
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This service offers assistance to customers who wish to make long-distance calls using a telecommunication device for the deaf, a TTY/teletypewriter, or other types of specialized devices to place or receive calls.
Non-hearing impaired people who wish to reach hearing-impaired people via the relay service may do so by dialing 1 800 855-0511.
- 1-900 calls and other special services
Numbers beginning with 1-900 and other special telephone services are billed at the rate set by the provider of these services.
- Directory assistance (411)
The easy way to find a person's or business' phone number in Canada or abroad.
- Out-of-plan long distance
Our long-distance fees apply when you make a call to a destination not included in your long-distance plan.
- Videotron calling card
Call anywhere in the world from any phone in Canada or the US: long-distance fees are charged to your business invoice.
- Additional directory listing
This service adds the possibility of a second directory listing, in addition to the basic free listing (spouse, roommate, etc.) or a sub-registration under the main name (ex: fax, child's number, etc.) or a listing of another region.
Technical specifications
- Multifunction cable modem
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The cable telephony service is activated by a multifunction cable modem (Internet and/or telephone) linked to the same coaxial cable as your other Videotron services. The cable modem is installed permanently by our technician in a fixed place in your business location.
Videotron's Business Line telephone service does not go through the Internet. Cable telephony goes through Videotron's private network just like other traditional local telephone service providers.
- Compatibility with your alarm system
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Videotron cable telephony is recognized by the main Canadian home security companies, including NFPA (National Fire Protection Association), ADT, Chubb and Protectron.
- Compatibility with your modems and faxes
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Videotron cable telephony is compatible with most modems and fax machines available on the market, such as fax copiers, point-of-sale terminals, etc...
- Independent service
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Videotron's Business Line service does not affect other Videotron cable services. Your voice communications do not affect your Internet data transfer and vice-versa.
- In case of disruption
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The Videotron multifunction cable modem is equipped with a rechargeable battery that ensures your line keeps working during a power outage for a maximum of eight hours (depending on the use of your phone line and the condition of the network).
