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Bell Prepared to Delay Internet Roll Out Amid Regulatory Uncertainty
Bell has indicated its steady progress towards achieving its fibre internet construction goals. However, looming regulatory uncertainties have cast a shadow over these advancements. Mirko Bibic, CEO of BCE, expressed concerns about potential delays in 2024 due to these uncertainties. "If the decision isn’t favourable to Bell from a fibre perspective, or from a wholesale...
Bell to Launch Cable Internet Service in Quebec
In a move to expand its digital footprint, Bell has announced the introduction of a high-speed cable internet service in specific regions of Québec. This initiative aims to cater to areas where fibre internet remains inaccessible, said a Bell spokesperson to iPhone in Canada on Thursday. The new service has speeds of up to 400Mbps,...
Bell Said to Axe Distributel Wholesale Broadband Services: Memo
Distributel, an independent telecom acquired by Bell in September 2022, is reportedly set to discontinue its Wholesale Broadband product as of December 31, 2021, according to a memo obtained by iPhone in Canada. The news was communicated via an email sent to all wholesalers on June 1, 2023, but many providers reportedly failed to receive...
Bell MTS Unveils Manitoba’s Fastest Internet with 3 Gbps Speeds
Bell MTS announced today the introduction of the fastest Internet service in Manitoba, offering symmetrical download and upload speeds of three gigabits per second. The service is available on Manitoba's growing fibre network and comes with the new Giga Hub and exclusive Wi-Fi 6E pods for full home coverage says the company. "Today marks an...
Bell Media, FOX Partner for Canadian Original Series Distribution
Bell Media and FOX Entertainment Global announced a new licensing and distribution agreement today, aimed at supporting Canadian original productions. The deal will cover content across all Bell Media platforms, including CTV and Crave, as well as FOX in the U.S. FOX Entertainment Global will handle global distribution. The partnership will focus on English-language scripted...
New on Crave: November 2023
Bell Media’s Crave streaming service has revealed its new shows and movies coming in November 2023. Highlights include the series premiere of Love Island Games, the movie premiere of No Hard Feelings, and the debut of HBO Max’s Bookie series. Check out the list of everything coming to Crave in November 2023 below: HBO and...
Bell Warns Canadian Broadcasting on Brink as U.S. Streamers Dominate
Bell issued a stark warning to the Canadian government, stating that the Canadian broadcasting system is at risk of collapse unless measures are taken to ensure access to popular foreign TV content. The telecom giant's concerns made to the federal government in March come as U.S. companies increasingly offer streaming services directly to Canadian consumers,...
Comparing Rogers, Telus and Bell 5G at Canadian NHL Arenas
As the 2023-24 National Hockey League (NHL) season unfolds, fans are not just flocking to Canadian arenas for the on-ice action. The digital experience, facilitated by 5G networks, is becoming increasingly integral to the overall enjoyment of the game. A recent analysis by Opensignal evaluated the 5G network performance at seven major NHL venues in...
Bell and Virgin Face Wireless Outages in Port Elgin
Bell and Virgin Plus are currently experiencing wireless service outages in Port Elgin, Ontario. The disruptions are being blamed on a fibre cut caused by a third party. The companies are actively working to restore services. According to Bell, this is not the first time the area has experienced service interruptions; recent outages have also...
Bell Media Appeals CRTC Decision on License Renewal
Bell Media has filed an application with the Federal Court of Appeal to contest a decision by the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC), according to the Canadian Press (via CTV News, a Bell Media property). The CRTC renewed Bell Media's broadcast licenses for an additional three years, extending them until August 2026. Bell Media argues...
Bell, Telus, Quebecor Waive Charges to Israel and Afghanistan
Several more Canadian telecom companies have announced the waiving of various charges for calls and texts to Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, and Afghanistan. We previously shared Rogers had waived charges but here’s some more info on Telus, Bell and Quebecor as well. Bell, as of October 12, has waived home phone and post-paid long-distance...
Virgin Mobile Perk Offers Free Uber Credits This Week
Bell-owned Virgin Mobile has weekly perks for its customers and the latest ‘Member Monday’ reward to kick off this week comes in the form of credits towards your next ride with Uber. According to Virgin Mobile, members can get $10 towards their next Uber ride. Existing customers can grab their promo code from the company’s...
