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The following story was created in partnership with Bell Canada. The Quick Answer: Bell is the best wireless network provider for 5G based on Ookla® Speedtest Intelligence® data. Plus, Bell’s 5G/5G+ infrastructure covers 67% of Canadians. It offers a superior fibre-backed connection and the latest 5G+ Advanced network in GTHA with peak download speeds of...

Canada's telecom sector says it made a big difference to the economy in 2025, contributing $86 billion to the country's GDP, according to a new PwC Canada report. That works out to roughly 4% of Canada's total economic output, with the industry supporting 611,000 jobs across the country. The report, funded by the Canadian Telecommunications...

Supported By: This coverage is brought to you by Bell Canada. The F1 engines are once again coming back to Montreal this May. Tens of thousands of fans will pack into Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve from May 22 to 24, and the moment the lights go out, the demand for data is going to hit the redline....

Bell has taken the top spot among Canadian telecom brands this year. According to the 2026 Brand Finance Telecoms 150 and Global 500 rankings, the Montreal-based carrier jumped from 20th place globally in 2025 to 15th in 2026, putting it ahead of its domestic rivals. Telus slipped one spot, dropping from 15th to 16th, while...

Last month, as part of Bell’s ongoing price changes to its wireless plans, it added HD video streaming to its entry $60 and $65 Lite and Select plans. To start off May, Bell also added data caps to its roaming plans. Fast forward to today, and now we’re seeing some changes go backwards. $60/60GB $65/100GB...

Quebecor isn't getting its money back from Bell, according to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The CRTC ruled Monday against Quebecor's bid to recover millions in wholesale wireless fees, drawing a definitive line under one of the more contentious disputes to hit Canada's wireless industry in recent years. The fight was about Mobile...

Bell Media and YouTube have launched a massive project to digitize up to 400,000 physical tapes, bringing over 60 years of Canadian news, music, and cultural history to the internet. The initiative will use Google’s Gemini AI models to organize and search the footage, which dates back to the early 1960s. The archive includes a...

Bell is throwing in three months of free TSN app access for new and existing customers on its current 5G wireless plans. The promotion applies to all monthly tiers, which currently run at $60, $65, $80 and $95. Rather than a straight free trial, Bell is applying a $29.99 monthly credit for the first three...

A group of former Bell Canada employees is pushing back hard against claims that they faked their office attendance, and some are preparing to take the company to court over it. Bell fired the workers for what it's calling "swipe and go" behaviour: badging into the office and then leaving without putting in a full...

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...