- Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ smartphones will be first to take
advantage of the new leading edge in mobile broadband speed
- With Quad Band 256 QAM technology, Bell Mobility network now
capable of download speeds up to 750 Mbps
MONTRÉAL, April 20, 2017 /CNW
Telbec/ - Bell today announced its award-winning LTE wireless
network is now the first in North
America capable of delivering Quad Band LTE Advanced (LTE-A)
service, offering customers access to the fastest mobile data
speeds available. With the addition of 256 QAM technology, Bell is
ready to deliver broadband speed of up to 750 Megabits per
second.
"Bell has built a strong reputation for leading innovation in
Canadian broadband communications, enabled by a great team and the
highest levels of investment in network infrastructure and Canadian
R&D," said Stephen Howe, Bell's
Chief Technology Officer. "Bell delivered North America's first Tri Band LTE-A mobile
service in 2015, and we're proud to announce today that we're first
to successfully implement not only Quad Band LTE-A but also the
further 256 QAM enhancements that take Canadian mobile speeds to
unparalleled new levels."
Also known as 4-carrier aggregation, Quad Band technology
leverages multiple bands of wireless spectrum to boost top Tri Band
LTE-A mobile data speeds from 335 Megabits per second (expected
average download speeds of 12 to 100 Mbps) to 550 Mbps (expected
average 18 to 150 Mbps). Combined with enhanced 256 QAM (quadrature
amplitude modulation) technology, Bell's Quad Band LTE-A
network can now deliver mobile data speeds of up to 750 Mbps, with
expected average speeds of 22 to 174 Mbps.
Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ on the fastest network
Bell
is also pleased to announce today that the revolutionary new Galaxy
S8 and S8+ smartphones will be the first devices able to take
advantage of this new network capability. In coming months, the
Galaxy S8 and S8+ device software will be automatically upgraded to
operate on Bell Quad Band 256 QAM LTE.
"With the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+, and our extended Galaxy
ecosystem including the new Gear VR with Controller, we are excited
to partner with Bell in delivering the latest mobile innovations to
Canadians," said Paul Brannen, COO
and EVP, Mobile and Enterprise Solutions for Samsung Canada.
"Bell constantly seeks out the latest generation in smartphone
innovation, the devices that will enable Canadians to take full
advantage of the power of Bell's superior network. That's what we
see in the Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+," said Blaik Kirby, President of Bell Mobility. "With
leading network connectivity, access to the latest Samsung apps and
services, and outstanding multimedia capabilities including the
stunning Infinity Display, the Galaxy S8 and S8+ on the Bell
network take the mobile experience to the next level."
The Galaxy S8 and S8+ will be available from Bell on
April 21. Learn more at
Bell.ca/GalaxyS8 or Bell.ca/SamsungGalaxyS8plus.
With LTE coverage for more than 97% of the Canadian population –
and 73% now covered by a growing LTE Advanced footprint – Bell
offers customers access to Canada's largest LTE network. Even
before these latest enhancements, Bell LTE has been rated as the
fastest mobile network in the country by independent analysts such
as PCMag.
About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing
consumers and business customers with wireless, TV, Internet, home
phone and business communications services. Bell Media is Canada's
premier multimedia company with leading assets in television,
radio, out of home, and digital media. For more information, please
visit Bell.ca.
The Bell Let's Talk initiative promotes Canadian mental health
with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's
Talk Day, and significant Bell funding of mental health care and
access, research and workplace leadership initiatives. To learn
more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
Media inquiries:
Jacqueline Michelis
613-785-1427
jacqueline.michelis@bell.ca
@Bell_News
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514-870-4619
thane.fotopoulos@bell.ca
SOURCE Bell Canada