- Canada's most-awarded 5G network now available in Halifax
Regional Municipality, part of the largest 5G network in
Nova Scotia
- First 5G in Newfoundland and
Labrador with service in
St. John's, Flatrock, Paradise, Portugal Cove and Wabana
- 5G also available in Fredericton, New
Brunswick; Charlottetown, Prince
Edward Island coming later this year
- Bell 5G on track to reach approximately 70% of the Canadian
population as part of Bell's accelerated capital investment
plan
ST JOHN'S, NL, June 29, 2021 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today announced
the latest expansion of Canada's most-awarded 5G network in
Atlantic Canada, including the
first 5G service in Newfoundland
and Labrador. With this expansion,
Bell customers also now have access to the largest 5G network in
Nova Scotia.
"As the country's largest investor in communication network
infrastructure, including here in Atlantic Canada, Bell continues to deliver on
our goal to advance how Canadians connect with each other and the
world," said Glen LeBlanc, Bell's
Vice Chair, Atlantic. "With incredibly fast speeds, high capacity
and near-instant connections, Bell 5G will ensure Atlantic
Canadians are ready for all the possibilities of the next
generation of mobile digital communications."
"The introduction of 5G technology to Newfoundland and Labrador will enhance the lives and
livelihoods of many," said Paul
Preston, CEO of techNL. "Access to this next generation
mobile network means we will be able to open up new possibilities,
compete globally, attract and retain talent, and drive economic
growth."
Residents and businesses in the Halifax Regional Municipality of
Nova Scotia, Fredericton, New Brunswick and St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador along with the communities of
Flatrock, Paradise, Portugal Cove and Wabana can enjoy
super fast data speeds made possible with 5G technology. Later this
year, Bell will further expand Canada's most-awarded 5G network to
more locations across the region, including Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. Offering
peak theoretical mobile data speeds up to 1.7 Gbps, Bell's 5G
network is on track to cover up to 70% by the end of the year.
The unmatched data speed, unprecedented bandwidth and super low
latency offered by Bell 5G will enable millions of new business and
consumer applications, opening up possibilities in virtual and
augmented reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning,
IoT, connected vehicles and smart homes and cities. 5G's speed and
efficiency in delivering data is also expected to have a
significant positive environmental impact.
Bell's accelerated network investment
Earlier this
year, Bell announced it will invest an additional $1.7 billion in capital over the next 2 years to
accelerate the rollout of broadband fibre, 5G and rural networks.
Enabled by a positive investment climate reflecting federal support
for infrastructure development, this capital acceleration is in
addition to the approximately $4
billion in capital Bell typically invests in broadband
networks expansion each year.
About Bell
The Bell team builds world-leading
broadband wireless and fibre networks, provides innovative mobile,
TV, Internet and business communications services and delivers the
most compelling content with premier television, radio, out of home
and digital media brands. With a goal to advance how Canadians
connect with each other and the world, Bell serves more than 22
million consumer and business customer connections across every
province and territory. 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.
Through Bell for Better, the company is 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. We
measure our progress in increasing environmental sustainability,
achieving a diverse and inclusive workplace, leading data
governance and protection, and building stronger and healthier
communities. This includes confronting the challenge of mental
illness with the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which drives mental
health awareness and action with programs like the annual Bell
Let's Talk Day and Bell funding for community care, research and
workplace programs nationwide all year round.
Media inquiries:
Katie
Hatfield
902-487-6198
katie.hatfield@bellaliant.ca
@Bell_News
Investor inquiries:
Thane Fotopoulos
514-870-4619
thane.fotopoulos@bell.ca
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain
statements made in this news release are forward-looking
statements, including statements relating to our network deployment
and capital investment plans as well as the benefits expected to
result therefrom, including our two-year increased capital
investment program to accelerate the rollout of our broadband
fibre, 5G and rural networks, our business outlook, objectives,
plans and strategic priorities, and other statements that are not
historical facts. All such forward-looking statements are made
pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of applicable Canadian
securities laws and of the United States Private
Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking
statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties and are
based on several assumptions which give rise to the possibility
that actual results or events could differ materially from our
expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future
performance or events, and we caution you against relying on any of
these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements
contained in this news release describe our expectations at the
date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change
after such date. Except as may be required by applicable securities
laws, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any
forward-looking statements contained in this news release, whether
as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Our
capital investment and network deployment plans and the benefits
expected to result therefrom are subject to risks and, accordingly,
there can be no assurance that our capital investment and network
deployment plans will be completed or that the benefits expected to
result therefrom will be realized. The value of the planned
investments assumes our ability to access or generate the necessary
sources of capital. However, there can be no certainty that the
required sources of capital will be available with the result that
the actual investment made by us 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) 2020 Annual
MD&A dated March 4, 2021, BCE's
2021 First Quarter MD&A dated April 28,
2021 and BCE's news release dated April 29, 2021, announcing its financial results
for the first quarter of 2021, 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