Primus Telecommunications Canada Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1997

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 570

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 6

  • Investments
  • 1

Primus Telecommunications Canada General Information

Description

Provider of wireless and telecommunications services intended to serve retail, small, and medium businesses in Canada. The company offers a wide range of services, including internet, TV, and home phone products, as well as wireless and calling services.

Contact Information

Website
www.primus.ca
Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
Financing Status
Formerly PE-Backed
Corporate Office
  • 3300 Bloor Street West
  • Suite 801
  • Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X2
  • Canada
Primary Industry
Telecommunications Service Providers
Other Industries
Internet Service Providers
Vertical(s)
TMT
Corporate Office
  • 3300 Bloor Street West
  • Suite 801
  • Toronto, Ontario M8X 2X2
  • Canada

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Primus Telecommunications Canada Valuation & Funding

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Primus Telecommunications Canada Comparisons

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Provider of wireless and telecommunications services intended to serve retail, small, and medium businesses in Canada. T
Telecommunications Service Providers
Toronto, Canada
570 As of 2024

London, Canada
 

Chatham, Canada
 
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Primus Telecommunications Canada Competitors (22)

One of Primus Telecommunications Canada’s 22 competitors is Altima Telecom, a Corporate Backed or Acquired company based in London, Canada.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Altima Telecom Corporate Backed or Acquired London, Canada
Canquest Communications (Online) Corporate Backed or Acquired Chatham, Canada
Metro Loop Private Equity-Backed Hamilton, Canada
Xplore (Internet Service Providers) Private Equity-Backed Woodstock, Canada
TekSavvy Corporation Chatham, Canada
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Primus Telecommunications Canada Patents

Primus Telecommunications Canada Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
WO-2009021332-A1 Call screening system and method Inactive 15-Aug-2007
US-20120128144-A1 Screening system and method Inactive 15-Aug-2007

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Primus Telecommunications Canada Former Investors

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Primus Telecommunications Canada Acquisitions (1)

Primus Telecommunications Canada’s most recent deal was a Merger/Acquisition with Magma Communication for . The deal was made on 01-Apr-2004.

Company Name Deal Date Deal Type Deal Size Industry Lead Partner
Magma Communication 01-Apr-2004 Merger/Acquisition Internet Service Providers
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Primus Telecommunications Canada FAQs

  • When was Primus Telecommunications Canada founded?

    Primus Telecommunications Canada was founded in 1997.

  • Where is Primus Telecommunications Canada headquartered?

    Primus Telecommunications Canada is headquartered in Toronto, Canada.

  • What is the size of Primus Telecommunications Canada?

    Primus Telecommunications Canada has 570 total employees.

  • What industry is Primus Telecommunications Canada in?

    Primus Telecommunications Canada’s primary industry is Telecommunications Service Providers.

  • Is Primus Telecommunications Canada a private or public company?

    Primus Telecommunications Canada is a Private company.

  • What is Primus Telecommunications Canada’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Primus Telecommunications Canada is .

  • Who are Primus Telecommunications Canada’s investors?

    Birch (Georgia]), Manulife Investment Management Private Equity & Credit, and York Capital Management have invested in Primus Telecommunications Canada.

  • Who are Primus Telecommunications Canada’s competitors?

    Altima Telecom, Canquest Communications (Online), Metro Loop, Xplore (Internet Service Providers), and TekSavvy are some of the 22 competitors of Primus Telecommunications Canada.

  • When was Primus Telecommunications Canada acquired?

    Primus Telecommunications Canada was acquired on 15-Jan-2021.

  • Who acquired Primus Telecommunications Canada?

    Primus Telecommunications Canada was acquired by Distributel Communications.

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