Access to Gigabit Fibe Internet and next-generation Fibe TV
service
CARMAN, MB, April 25, 2019 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell MTS and
the Town of Carman today announced
plans to expand the Bell MTS all-fibre broadband network to
approximately 1,600 residences and business locations throughout
the town.
These direct fibre connections will offer the Pembina Valley
community access to Bell MTS Gigabit Fibe Internet service as well
as the innovative Fibe TV television service with 4K picture quality and exclusive viewing
features.
"The Town of Carman is excited
to partner with Bell MTS to extend high quality broadband
connections to those that live, work and visit our community," said
Brent Owen, Mayor of the
Town of Carman. "Access to
high-speed Internet is a priority for Carman and this Bell MTS investment will
provide meaningful economic benefits for our community, while
helping us keep pace with changing technology."
"We're proud to bring the most advanced broadband services to
consumers and businesses alike in the Town of Carman," said Dan McKeen, Vice Chair Bell MTS & Western
Canada. "Our billion-dollar capital investment plan for
Manitoba continues to deliver new
opportunities for communities across the province to engage in the
growing digital economy."
Fully funded by Bell MTS, the network expansion includes
approximately 40 kilometres of new fibre installation directly to
homes and commercial locations throughout Carman. The first customer connections are
expected later this year.
For more information about Bell MTS Fibe services, please visit
BellMTS.ca/Internet or BellMTS.ca/Business.
About the Town of
Carman
The Town of
Carman, located less than an hour south west of Winnipeg, keeps you close to the big city in a
close-knit and friendly rural environment. Home to over 3,000
residents, our economic prosperity is built on our thriving
agricultural services industry. We enjoy a strong sense of
community and have cultivated a diverse cultural landscape that can
be experienced at the renowned Country Fair or any of the hundreds
of community events we host each and every year.
About Bell MTS
Bell MTS is part of BCE,
Canada's largest communications company, and provides advanced
broadband wireless, TV, Internet and business communication
services throughout Manitoba. Bell
Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading
television, radio, out of home and digital media assets in
Manitoba and across Canada. To
learn more, please visit BellMTS.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:
Morgan Shipley
Bell MTS
204-391-2849
morgan.shipley@bellmts.ca
@Bell_News
Tyler King
Town of Carman
204-745-2675
tyler@townofcarman.com
SOURCE Bell Canada