WHITEHORSE, Oct. 6, 2014 /CNW/ - Today, Bell Mobility and the
Government of Yukon announced the
launch of 4G wireless service in Pelly
Crossing and Burwash
Landing.
"Bell Mobility is pleased to welcome Pelly Crossing and Burwash Landing to our national 4G network as
Bell and the Yukon government
continue to roll out advanced broadband wireless service in the
North," said Wade Oosterman,
President of Bell Mobility. "Bell is acknowledged in Canada and globally for our network investment
and innovation, delivering the world's best smartphones and mobile
services to both consumers and business users. We're bringing that
same focus to northern Canada and to meeting the targets set out in
Northwestel's Modernization Plan."
This expansion of Bell's 4G network was completed in partnership
with the Government of Yukon and
is part of Northwestel's Modernization Plan. Launched in 2013, the
Plan is delivering advanced Internet and wireless services to
northerners in all 3 territories. In October
2013, Northwestel announced the transfer of its wireless
portfolio to Bell Mobility. As part of this transfer, Bell Mobility
is delivering on the wireless components of the Northwestel
Plan.
Together, Bell and the Yukon
government are investing approximately $2.6
million over the next 4 years to support the launch of 13
new wireless sites that will provide 4G service to additional
communities across Yukon. Bell is
investing more than $1.8 million,
while the Yukon government is
committing up to $758,000.
"The Government of Yukon is
committed to ensuring that all residents benefit from fast,
affordable and reliable telecommunications services and we are
partnering with Bell Mobility to upgrade infrastructure throughout
Yukon communities," Economic
Development Minister Currie Dixon said. "We're pleased that the
economic and social opportunities that come with 4G wireless
service can now be enjoyed by residents in Pelly Crossing and Burwash Landing. By 2017, Yukoners in every
community will be able to use current smartphone technologies."
Customers can get information about 4G availability and the
latest smartphones and other wireless devices at Bell.ca/Mobility,
by calling 1-800-667-0123, or by visiting their local Bell
dealer.
About Bell and Northwestel
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 and digital media. Bell is
wholly owned by Montréal's BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE). For more
information, please visit Bell.ca.
Northwestel Inc. services the largest operating area of any
telecommunications company in the western hemisphere over the most
remote and rugged terrain in Canada. It provides a complete range of voice,
video and data solutions to residential and business customers in
the Northwest Territories,
Nunavut, Yukon, northern British Columbia and High Level, Alberta. For more information,
please visit Nwtel.ca.
The Bell Let's Talk mental health initiative promotes Canadian
mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns,
like Clara's Big Ride for Bell Let's Talk and Bell Let's Talk Day,
and significant Bell funding of community care and access,
research, and workplace initiatives. To learn more, please visit
Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
SOURCE Bell Canada