Investment brings world's best Internet technology to 5,000
residences and businesses
WINNIPEG, Aug. 1, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell MTS and the
City of Winkler today announced
plans to expand the Bell MTS all-fibre broadband network to an
additional 4,000 residences and businesses throughout the city,
bringing the total number of locations that will have access to the
world's best Internet technology to more than 5,000.
"As a leader in modern technology, the City of Winkler is pleased with the efforts of
Bell MTS to provide a selection of services that will meet the
needs of the City of Winkler for
the next generation," said Martin
Harder, Mayor of Winkler.
Bell MTS fibre to the premises (FTTP) service delivers Fibe
Gigabit Internet with symmetrical data access speeds of up to 940
megabits per second (Mbps) now and ultimately speeds of 40 Gigabits
per second (Gbps) and beyond in the future. Bell MTS fibre also
powers the Fibe TV next-generation television service that will be
introduced in Winkler later this
year.
"The expansion of the Bell MTS all-fibre network will continue
to be a major contributor to ongoing economic growth in the
region," said Dan McKeen, Vice Chair
Bell MTS & Western Canada. "The network build in
Winkler is part of our 5-year,
$1-billion investment plan in the
province, and we look forward to delivering further broadband
enhancements to communities large and small to ensure Manitobans
have access to the best network technologies available."
Fully funded by Bell MTS, the network expansion includes more
than 50 kilometres of new fibre installation both underground and
on utility poles. Bell MTS is employing innovative installation
techniques to minimize disruption to residents and businesses
throughout the FTTP deployment. The first new customer connections
are expected later this summer.
For more information about Bell MTS Fibe services, please visit
BellMTS.ca/Internet or BellMTS.ca/Business.
About the City of
Winkler
The City of
Winkler, located just over an hour south west of
Winnipeg, is the fastest growing
community (over 5,000) in the Province of Manitoba in the last Statistics Canada Census.
The City has become the "go to" centre for industries and for
shopping in South Central Manitoba. We are proud to offer a safe,
beautiful, family friendly community, while providing opportunities
in education, employment, and cultural diversity.
About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications company,
providing innovative broadband wireless, TV, Internet and business
communication services through the Bell Canada, Bell MTS and Bell
Aliant brands and the country's leading television, radio, out of
home and digital media with Bell Media. Founded in Montréal in
1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE). To learn
more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
The Bell Let's Talk initiative promotes Canadian mental health
with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like the annual
Bell Let's Talk Day and provides significant funding for community
care and access, research and workplace initiatives throughout the
year. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
Media inquiries:
Michelle Gazze
204-941-8341
michelle.gazze@bellmts.ca
SOURCE Bell Canada