Customers transitioning to Bell's national 4G LTE network, which
now reaches more than 99% of the Canadian population
MONTRÉAL, March 29, 2019 /CNW
Telbec/ - With Bell's 4G LTE network now covering more than 99% of
the national population, Bell today confirmed it will complete the
previously announced shutdown of its legacy CDMA wireless network
on April 30.
Bell began winding down its CDMA network in 2017 as its national
LTE coverage accelerated. Customers in remaining CDMA coverage
areas in Manitoba, Ontario, Québec and the Atlantic provinces
have been notified that they will transition to Bell LTE by
April 30.
"Bell is proud to welcome our CDMA customers to Canada's best
national mobile network. The Bell LTE network always sets the
standard in wireless speed, capacity and quality and will continue
to evolve as we prepare for the introduction of 5G wireless," said
Stephen Howe, Bell's Chief
Technology Officer. "Our Network team looks forward to leveraging
efficiencies from our CDMA shutdown, including repurposing existing
site structures, fibre connections and power systems, to further
enhance our industry-leading LTE network."
For more information about Bell's CDMA network transition,
please visit Bell.ca/CDMAnetwork.
About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications
company, providing advanced broadband wireless, TV, Internet and
business communication services throughout the country. Bell Media
is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in
television, radio, out of home and digital media. Founded in
Montréal in 1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. 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 Bell Let's
Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community 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
Investor inquiries:
Thane Fotopoulos
514-870-4619
thane.fotopoulos@bell.ca
SOURCE Bell Canada