Frequently Asked Questions

No, Cochrane Telecom Services provides only local access. Ontera is the carrier for the Cochrane area and you can reach them at 888-566-8372 or visit their website www.ontera.ca.

For residential, a Customer Calling Service is $4.00 for the first feature and $3.00 for each additional feature.
For business, the cost is $5.00 for the first feature and $4.00 for each additional one.

For residential, an Advanced Calling Service is $4.50 for the first feature and $3.50 for each additional feature.
For business, the cost is $5.50 for the first feature and $4.50 for each additional one.

If you are looking for more than one feature, CochraneTel offers Smart Packages.

Make sure you are setting up a bill payment to “Cochrane Telephone Services”. CIBC and Scotiabank requires a 10-digit account number and the customer should use their 10-digit telephone number (example: 705272xxxx). The Caisse Populaire requires 14 digits and they should use your phone number plus another four digits (example: 705272xxxx0000).

Cochrane Telecom Services has designed an explanatory sheet for this.

Cochrane Telecom Services has provided an easy-to-follow pamphlet on how to use the Voicemail System and other features. click here to download the supported document.

  • From home, dial *98. When asked for your mailbox number, press the # key if auto login is turned off.
  • Away from home, dial 705.272.9888. When asked for your mailbox number, enter your 10 digit telephone number.

For advanced and business voicemail system features, please contact our support team.

For recurring harassing calls, please contact your local police. CTS also offers a Call Trace feature.

Yes, you can change your telephone number at any time, however there is a fee of $25.00 ($35.00 for business) that will apply for each request. Some restrictions may apply.

We’re Here to Help.

Call 705-272-4232 or email customercare@cochranetel.ca