Bell rolling out the next evolution of 5G, extending its network
leadership
MONTRÉAL, June 15,
2022 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today announced the network
readiness of 5G+, to be deployed across the country on Canada's
fastest and most awarded 5G wireless network, and offering
unprecedented mobile data speeds.
In 2021, Bell secured prime 3500 MHz spectrum in urban and rural
markets across the country, adding high-capacity airwaves critical
to the evolution of Bell 5G on its network. Bell is now poised to
deploy 3500 MHz wireless spectrum and unleash the next phase of 5G
advancement. Bell plans to continue its network leadership position
and deliver to customers the fastest 5G+ network in Canada, with its world-class network
technology strategy and prime spectrum position.
Optimized for demanding apps and services, 5G+ is the fastest
mobile technology yet in Canada.
From gaming to streaming, to video conferencing, everything is
expected to be faster and more responsive with peak theoretical
download speeds of up to 3Gbps in select areas.
"Today's announcement reinforces Bell's commitment to provide
the best networks to Canadian consumers and businesses so they can
do more of what they love. I'm thrilled that 5G+ is here and with
this release, we'll take the country's top-ranked 5G service to new
heights with faster mobile data speeds. It's a significant
milestone in the evolution of next generation communications in
Canada, and we're proud to lead
the way."
- Stephen
Howe, Chief Technology and Information Officer, Bell
"Last year, we set out to expand our 5G footprint as part of our
objective to connect more people in communities large and small
across the country, and now cover over 75% of the Canadian
population with Bell 5G. With 5G+, we'll offer customers a faster
experience when consuming their daily content with peak theoretical
download speeds of up to 3 gigabits per second. And, as new
applications are developed, Bell 5G+ is future-ready for what comes
next."
- Blaik
Kirby, Group President, Consumer and Small & Medium
Business, Bell
Bell 5G customers with compatible devices will soon have access
to 5G+ capabilities, starting with those in Toronto. For all other 5G customers, until 5G+
is available in their area, they can continue to enjoy 4G, LTE and
5G on Canada's best network. Bell will work towards offering 5G+
coverage to approximately 40% of the Canadian population by the end
of 2022.
Providing customers with the ultimate
5G+ experience
For many Canadians, their mobile device is indispensable in
their daily lives and how they consume most of their content.
Bell's unlimited Ultimate 45 and Ultimate 50 plans were designed
for heavy usage, high content consumption and maximum enjoyment
with features like international messaging, hotspot capability, HD
video quality and 24 months of Crave Mobile. Customers with either
plan already take advantage of Bell 5G and will automatically have
access to 5G+ speeds, provided it's available in their area and
they have a compatible device. This way they can continue to enjoy
the plans they love, now with faster speeds.
Bell already offers a large selection of 5G-enabled smartphones,
including ones that are or will soon be 5G+ compatible like the
iPhone 12, 13 and SE, the Pixel 6 and the Samsung S21 and S22. This
selection will continue to grow as new 5G+ compatible smartphones
are introduced.
For more details, pricing and availability on the unlimited
Ultimate 45 and Ultimate 50 plans, please visit Bell.ca/Ultimate.
Further details about 5G+ and capable smartphones and other devices
will soon be available on Bell.ca.
Quick facts
- Bell has the fastest, most awarded 5G wireless network, and is
set to get faster with 5G+ speeds
- Bell 5G+ to be deployed across the country starting in
Toronto
- Bell customers with compatible devices and Ultimate 45 and
Ultimate 50 plans to be among the first to access 5G+
About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing
advanced broadband wireless, TV, Internet, media and business
communication services throughout the country. Founded in Montréal
in 1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. To learn more, please
visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better
today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic
prosperity of our communities with a commitment to the highest
environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. This includes
the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental
health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell
Let's Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and
access, research and workplace leadership initiatives throughout
the country. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
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Bengian, richard.bengian@bell.ca
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Statements
Certain statements made in this news release are forward-looking
statements, including statements relating to our network deployment
plans and anticipated capital expenditures as well as the benefits
expected to result therefrom, our business outlook, objectives,
plans and strategic priorities, and other statements that are not
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forward-looking statements contained in this news release, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Our
network deployment plans and anticipated capital expenditures and
the benefits expected to result therefrom are subject to risks and,
accordingly, there can be no assurance that our network deployment
plans will be completed, that our anticipated capital expenditures
will be made or that the benefits expected to result therefrom will
be realized. The completion of our network deployment plans
assumes, among others, the availability of sufficient equipment,
labour and capital and the value of our planned capital
expenditures assumes our ability to access or generate the
necessary sources of capital. However, there can be no certainty
that the required equipment, labour and sources of capital will be
available with the result that our actual network deployments and
capital expenditures could materially differ from current
expectations. For additional information on assumptions and risks
underlying certain of our forward-looking statements made in this
news release, please consult BCE Inc.'s (BCE) 2021 Annual MD&A
dated March 3, 2022, BCE's 2022 First
Quarter MD&A dated May 4, 2022
and BCE's news release dated May 5,
2022 announcing its financial results for the first quarter
of 2022, filed by BCE with the Canadian provincial securities
regulatory authorities (available at Sedar.com) and with the
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available
at SEC.gov). These documents are also available
at BCE.ca.
SOURCE Bell Canada