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Bell ‘Blackmailing’ Canadians in CRTC Internet Decision, Says MP
Bell recently announced a $1 billion reduction in its investment for high-speed internet networks over the next two years in Ontario and Quebec, a move following the CRTC's mandate to allow internet service providers wholesale access to its network. This decision comes after a $100 million decrease in its capital expenditure budget last year, also...
CRTC Mandate on Telus and Bell Lacks Sense, Says TekSavvy
Independent internet service provider (ISP) TekSavvy has voiced concerns over the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission's (CRTC) recent interim wholesale internet decision made yesterday. The ruling mandates Bell and Telus to provide wholesale access to their fibre networks in Ontario and Quebec to smaller ISPs within six months. Although TekSavvy sees the decision as a...
Bell Cuts $1 Billion in Network Investments, Blames CRTC
Bell has announced a significant reduction in its capital expenditure plans for the years 2024 and 2025, with a projected cut of over $1 billion. This includes a reduction of $500 to $600 million in 2024 alone, funds that it says were earmarked for the expansion of high-speed fibre Internet to numerous homes and businesses...
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 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 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...
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...
Bell Aliant Restores Service After Copper Theft Again
Bell Aliant announced that internet and home phone services were disrupted for customers in Fosterville, New Brunswick, due to a copper cable theft. The issue was resolved nearly five hours later, according to a company statement on Thursday. This incident adds to the growing problem of copper theft affecting telecom companies. Bell Aliant has recently...
