What is a Communication Stock?
A communication stock typically refers to a publicly traded company in the telecommunications and media industries. Some companies offer services such as phone, internet, and cable. Other corporations are involved in the creation, production, and distribution of content. This includes traditional media like television, radio broadcasters and now digital media platforms. Companies that provide the technological infrastructure and platforms for communication, such as social media companies, software developers, and hardware manufacturers.
What is the Best Communication Stock in Canada?
- BCE: BCE Inc.
- T: TELUS Corporation
- RCI.B: Rogers Communications Inc.
- QBR.B: Quebecor Inc.
- CCA: Cogeco Communications Inc.
- CGO: Cogeco Inc.
- Y: Yellow Pages Limited
| Ticker | Name | Market Cap | Beta | P/E | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BCE | BCE Inc. | $41,718,000,000 | 0.47 | 23.69 | 8.73% |
| CCA | Cogeco Communications Inc. | $2,629,000,000 | 0.49 | 7.98 | 5.46% |
| CGO | Cogeco Inc. | $504,787,000 | 0.27 | 6.32 | 6.44% |
| QBR.B | Quebecor Inc. | $6,834,000,000 | 0.35 | 9.71 | 4.49% |
| RCI.B | Rogers Communications Inc. | $27,871,000,000 | 0.61 | 47.95 | 3.86% |
| T | TELUS Corporation | $32,230,000,000 | 0.70 | 41.98 | 7.13% |
| Y | Yellow Pages Limited | $129,887,000 | 0.87 | 3.71 | 10.44% |
7. Yellow Pages Limited
Yellow Pages Limited (Y) provides digital and print media, and marketing solutions to small and medium-sized enterprises in Canada. The company offers digital and traditional marketing solutions, including online and mobile priority placement on Yellow Pages digital media properties, content syndication, search engine, website fulfillment, social media campaign management, digital display advertising, video production, e-commerce, and print advertising. Its online properties include YP.ca allows users to discover and transact within their local neighbourhoods through merchant profiles, editorial content, reviews, and booking functionalities; Canada411, an online and mobile destination for personal and local business information; 411.ca, a digital directory service to help users find and connect with people and local businesses; and YP Shopwise, an everyday shopping app. The company also operates as a directory publisher for Bell, Telus, Bell Aliant, Bell MTS, and other telephone companies; YP, Canada411, and 411 mobile applications; Yellow Pages print directories offers numbers and addresses for local communities; YP eDirectories app, an electronic version of the Yellow Pages print directory; and NetSync, an automated listing information syndication that provides a single point of entry for businesses to update their business information, opening hours, and contact info, as well as photos and videos. Yellow Pages Limited was founded in 1908 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada.
6. Cogeco Inc.
Cogeco Inc. (CGO) operates in the communications and media sectors in Canada and the United States. The company operates in two segments, Canadian Telecommunications and American Telecommunications. It provides a range of Internet, video, and phone services through advanced fibre optic and two-way telecommunications distribution networks primarily to residential customers, as well as business services under the Cogeco Connexion name in Quebec and Ontario; and Breezeline brand in the United States. The company also provides advanced network connectivity services, such as dedicated fibre, session initiation protocol, primary rate interface, trunking solutions, and hosted private branch exchange solutions, as well as managed business Wi-Fi. In addition, it owns and operates 21 radio stations with complementary radio formats and coverage serving a range of audiences primarily across the province of Québec; and Cogeco News, a news agency. It serves primary service units, including Internet, video, and telephony service customers. The company was incorporated in 1957 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Cogeco Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Gestion Audem Inc.
5. Cogeco Communications Inc.
operates as a telecommunications corporation in Canada and the United States. It operates in two segments, Canadian Telecommunications and American Telecommunications. The company offers Internet, video, and Internet protocol (IP) based telephony services to residential and small business customers through its two-way broadband fiber networks. It also provides Internet packages comprising best-in-class managed Wi-Fi and with home Wi-Fi solutions; voice services; and other advanced network connectivity services, such as dedicated fibre, session initiation protocol (SIP) or primary rate interface (PRI) trunking solutions, hosted private branch exchange (HPBX) solutions, and managed business Wi-Fi (MBW) through its long-distance fibre optic systems, advanced hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) telecommunications distribution networks, point-to-point fibre networks, and fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) network technologies. In addition, the company offers e-mail solutions and an Internet security suite to Internet customers with automatic updates to protect their desktop and mobile devices; and self-installation devices on a rental basis. Further, it provides cable operator services under the Cogeco Connexion name in Québec and Ontario, Canada; and in the United States under the Breezeline brand. The company was formerly known as Cogeco Cable Inc. and changed its name to Cogeco Communications Inc. in January 2016. Cogeco Communications Inc. was founded in 1957 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Cogeco Communications Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Cogeco Inc.
4. Quebecor Inc.
Quebecor Inc. (QBR.B) operates in the telecommunications, media, and sports and entertainment businesses in Canada. The Telecommunications segment offers internet access, television distribution, mobile and wireline telephony, business solutions, and over-the-top video services. The Media segment operates an over-the-air television network and specialty television services; soundstage and equipment rental and postproduction services for the film and television industries; printing, publishing, and distribution of daily newspapers; news and entertainment digital platforms; publishing and distribution of magazines; production and distribution of audiovisual content; and out-of-home advertising business. The Sports and Entertainment segment engages in the operation and management of the Videotron Centre; show production, sporting, and cultural event management; publishing and distribution of books; production of music; and the operation of Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League team. The company was incorporated in 1965 and is headquartered in Montreal, Canada. Quebecor Inc. operates as a subsidiary of Les Placements Peladeau, Inc.
3. Rogers Communications Inc.
Rogers Communications Inc. (RCI.B) operates as a communications and media company in Canada. It operates through three segments: Wireless, Cable, and Media. The company offers mobile Internet access, wireless voice and enhanced voice, device financing, device protection, global voice and data roaming, wireless home phone, bridging landline, machine-to-machine and Internet of Things solutions, and advanced wireless solutions for businesses, as well as device shipping and express pickup services; and postpaid and prepaid services under the Rogers, Fido, and chatr brands. It also provides internet and WiFi services; and monitoring, security, automation, energy efficiency, and smart control through a smartphone app. In addition, the company offers local and network TV; on-demand television; cloud-based digital video recorders; voice-activated remote controls, and integrated apps; personal video recorders; linear and time-shifted programming; digital specialty channels; and 4K television programming. Further, it provides residential and small business local telephony services; voicemail, call waiting, and long distance; voice, data networking, Internet protocol (IP), and Ethernet services; private networking, Internet, IP voice, and cloud solutions; optical wave and multi-protocol label switching services; information technology and network technologies; cable access network services; telecommunications technical consulting services; and season games through television, smartphones, tablets, personal computers, and other streaming devices, as well as operates Ignite TV and Ignite TV app. Additionally, the company owns Toronto Blue Jays and the Rogers Centre event venue; and operates Sportsnet ONE, Sportsnet 360, Sportsnet World, Citytv, OMNI, FX (Canada), FXX (Canada), and OLN television networks, as well as 52 AM and FM radio stations. It also offers Rogers and the Rogers World Elite Mastercard. The company was founded in 1960 and is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.
2. TELUS Corporation
TELUS Corporation (T.TO) provides a range of telecommunications and information technology products and services in Canada. It operates through Technology Solutions and Digitally-Led Customer Experiences segments. The Technology Solutions segment offers a range of telecommunications products and services; network services; healthcare services; mobile technologies equipment; data services, such as internet protocol; television; hosting, managed information technology, and cloud-based services; software, data management, and data analytics-driven smart food-chain and consumer goods technologies; home and business security; healthcare software and technology solutions; and voice and other telecommunications services, as well as mobile and fixed voice and data telecommunications services and products. The Digitally-Led Customer Experiences segment provides digital customer experience and digital-enablement transformation solutions, including artificial intelligence and content management solutions. The company was formerly known as TELUS Communications Inc. and changed its name to TELUS Corporation in February 2005. TELUS Corporation was incorporated in 1998 and is based in Vancouver, Canada.
1. BCE Inc.
BCE Inc. (BCE) a communications company, provides wireless, wireline, Internet, and television (TV) services to residential, business, and wholesale customers in Canada. The company operates through two segments, Bell Communication and Technology Services, and Bell Media. The Bell Communication and Technology Services segment provides wireless products and services including mobile data and voice plans and devices; wireline products and services comprising data, including internet access, internet protocol television, cloud-based services, and business solutions, as well as voice, and other communication services and products; and satellite TV and connectivity services for residential, small and medium-sized business, government, and large enterprise customers. This segment also buys and sells local telephone, long-distance, and data and other services from or to resellers and other carriers; and operates consumer electronics retail stores. The Bell Media segment provides conventional TV, specialty TV, pay TV, streaming services, digital media services, radio broadcasting services, and out-of-home advertising services. BCE Inc. was founded in 1880 and is headquartered in Verdun, Canada.
