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Bell ‘Disappointed’ by Ottawa’s Decision to Uphold CRTC Internet Policy
We’ve already seen responses from Rogers, Telus, and Cogeco—and now Bell is weighing in, saying it’s disappointed by the federal government’s decision to uphold the CRTC’s wholesale internet policy, which requires large telecoms to provide competitors with access to their fibre networks. “I should say that obviously we're disappointed with the decision of the federal...
Bell and Virgin Plus Resume Full Customer Support on X
Bell and Virgin Plus have restored full customer support services on X, after several days of disruption caused by technical issues. “Quick update: Our care team is now back to being fully operational on X,” said both companies on Thursday morning. “We’re here and ready to help with any support you need.” The issue first...
Bell Q2 Profit Jumps—But Wireless Growth Loses Signal
Bell posted a 6.6% rise in net income for the second quarter of 2025, even as it faced continued pressure in its wireless business. BCE Inc. earned $644 million in Q2, up from $604 million a year ago. Profit attributable to shareholders was $579 million, or $0.63 per share — a 7.8% increase. However, adjusted earnings...
Bell Activates Voice Over 5G for iPhones—Here’s What It Means
Bell looks to be expanding its 5G Standalone network rollout, as a new voice feature is being seen by iPhone users running iOS 26 beta 5. According to iPhone in Canada readers, once Bell has rolled out 5G Standalone to select accounts, within iOS 26 beta 5, you will see a toggle for on/off for...
Bell Just Stopped Using X for Customer Support—Here’s Why [Update]
If you’re looking to get support from Bell, don’t @ them anymore on X. According to Bell today, it says it’s now “unable to offer customer support on Twitter/X”. Bell blamed it on "technical issues with our social listening provider.” A social listening provider is a company that offers software or services to monitor and...
Bell Puts Telus on Blast: Quit Moaning, Build Your Own Network
Bell is publicly pushing back against Telus’ lobbying efforts to keep accessing competitors’ broadband networks instead of investing in its own. In a pair of posts on X, Bell highlighted recent comments from two analyst reports questioning Telus' strategy in Ontario and Quebec. Bell quoted a July 28 report from National Bank of Canada that...
Bell TV Deal with Rogers Brings HGTV, Food Network and More
Bell and Rogers have signed a new agreement to share more of their specialty TV channels across both companies’ platforms, giving customers access to a wider lineup of popular shows. Starting today, Bell Fibe TV and Satellite TV subscribers will now be able to watch HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, Magnolia Network, and Investigation Discovery—all channels...
Here are Bell and Virgin Plus Back to School Deals for 2025
We're about to round the corner into August, unofficially the month of back to school preparation. Bell has some back to school deals available on its website, while Virgin Plus is touting its wireless plans as back to school (like what Koodo is doing). Here are Bell's back to school deals on its website: Mobile...
Bell and Cohere Launch Secure Canadian AI Platform
Bell is teaming up with Toronto-based AI company Cohere to bring secure, Canadian-based artificial intelligence tools to governments and businesses across the country. In a statement issued to iPhone in Canada, Bell said the deal is meant to deliver “full-stack sovereign AI solutions,” meaning everything will be kept in Canada—from data to infrastructure—without relying on...
Telus Countersues Bell for $1 Million in Fibre Internet Showdown
Telus is accusing Bell of trying to block competition in Ontario and Quebec through what it calls a “frivolous” lawsuit — and now it's fighting back. In documents filed Friday, Telus submitted its official response to Bell’s lawsuit, denying the claims and launching a counterclaim that alleges Bell is using its control over fibre internet...
Bell is the ‘Fastest Mobile Provider’ in Canada, Says Ookla Report
Bell has once again been given the title of 'fastest mobile provider in Canada,' according to Ookla's latest report.
Bell Hikes Internet Bills Again, Customers Say They’re Fed Up
Some Bell customers are sounding off online after noticing their internet bills went up for the second month in a row. A Reddit user posted a rant saying their bill increased by $6 in May, and again by $6 in June—with no clear explanation for the back-to-back hikes. The post sparked a wave of similar...