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Bell reported its first quarter results for 2026 on Thursday, posting revenue growth alongside a modest dip in net earnings as the company pushes deeper into 5G and artificial intelligence. Total revenue rose 4% to just over $6.1 billion, while net earnings slipped 2.3% to $667 million, weighed down by higher taxes and infrastructure costs....

The CRTC is calling out Bell over a new $40 fee the company has been charging customers who buy a phone through a wireless plan. After removing the $80 connection fee for Bell and Virgin Plus this week, a new $40 device fee was added for customers who buy a phone from the companies. In...

The following story was created in partnership with Bell Canada. The Power User Verdict: In 2026, Bell is the only Canadian provider to hold the Ookla Hat Trick, winning various national awards for both Internet and wireless performance. Based on Ookla® Speedtest Awards™, Bell won Best 5G Gaming Network, Best Mobile Gaming Network award and...

Bell's parent company BCE has fired a group of employees caught faking their office attendance records in what the company is calling a "swipe and go" scheme. The details are pretty brazen. Workers would badge into the office and walk straight back out, logging their presence without actually showing up for work. One employee reportedly...

We're about one week into May, so let's check in on wireless plan pricing from Rogers, Telus, Bell, and Freedom Mobile compares to last month. It's clear right now is not the best time to jump on a new cellphone plan. Rogers $60/60GB (was 100GB) $65/100GB (was $70/175GB) — now includes Canada-US-Mexico (was Canada-US only)...

Bell and Virgin have updated their websites to remove the $80 connection fee banned by the CRTC, but customers won't be getting off entirely fee-free. Both carriers have introduced a new "one-time device handling charge" of $40 as of today in changes on its website as seen by iPhone in Canada, described as covering "fulfillment...

Bell has quietly reworked its plans heading into May, keeping prices the same while bumping up data allotments across the board. The headline change is unlimited data in Canada on the top two tiers, plus a new daily cap on roaming: $60/60GB $65/100GB Canada-US $80 unlimited data in Canada (was 175GB) 5GB/day roaming in US/Mexico...

A first look at Bell Canada's latest hardware, the Giga Hub 2.0, has surfaced online. Images of the new modem were shared by a user on Reddit who received the device last month. Bell first announced its Giga Hub 2.0 modem was coming back in December 2025. But so far it seems the rollout has...

The CRTC is making it much easier for Canadians to walk away from their internet or cellphone provider by requiring companies to offer digital cancellation options. In a news release issued on Friday, the regulator confirmed that customers must now be allowed to change or cancel their plans through an app, online, or by email....

Bell has made some changes to its wireless plan lineup on Thursday, and we’re seeing prices increase compared to earlier this month. Here are the changes to Bell’s plans as of April 23, 2026: $60/60GB (was $55/80GB) $65/100GB (was $60; adds US) Canada-US $80/175GB (was $65) Canada-US-Mexico $95/250GB (was $85) Global (65 countries) Now, the...

The latest mission for AST SpaceMobile has ended in a costly failure after its BlueBird 7 satellite was deployed into the wrong orbit following a launch on Sunday, April 19, 2026. While the mission's primary objective failed, the launch marked a milestone for Jeff Bezos’ Blue Origin as the New Glenn rocket’s booster made a...

A massive technological expansion is coming to Saskatchewan after the Rural Municipality of Sherwood council voted unanimously Monday to greenlight a development agreement for a Bell AI data centre. The 300-megawatt facility is a $12 billion investment in the region, though the approval took place amidst vocal opposition from nearly 100 protesters gathered outside the...