Winner of the Ookla 2021 SpeedtestTM Award as fastest 5G network in the country
The 2021 Speedtest Awards by Ookla recognized Bell 5G as Canada's fastest 5G network based on Speedtest® results independently collected and analyzed by Ookla for Q1-Q2 2021 and calculated using median 5G download and upload speeds. With this recognition, Bell 5G continues to be Canada's most awarded 5G network, with top rankings from performance analysts including PCMag and GWS.
"Bell 5G delivers unmatched mobile access speeds and capacity, and our accelerated capital investment plan is bringing the country's top-ranked 5G network to more Canadians every day," said
With the easing of travel restrictions, customers across Canada are contemplating visits to the US and looking to bring the speed and power of mobile 5G with them. Bell customers travelling south of the border were the first in
Continued 5G network expansion
Reflecting ongoing progress in Bell's accelerated network plan, the company today announced the rollout of 5G service to the following cities and towns in
Manitoba :Beausejour ,Brokenhead ,Hanover ,Macdonald ,Niverville ,Ritchot ,Rockwood ,Rosser ,Ste. Anne ,St. Clements ,Springfield , Taché,West St. Paul and Whitehead.Ontario :Ajax , Frontenac Islands,Lincoln ,Milton ,Pelham ,Thorold ,Welland andWhitby .Québec :Québec City ,Bécancour ,Grand-Saint-Esprit , Saguenay,Shawinigan and Wôlinak.
"I cannot thank Bell enough for continuing to innovate and invest in the infrastructure that is necessary not only for the residents and businesses in the
Earlier this year, Bell announced it will invest
Bell Athletes Connect supports Team Canada
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About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing advanced broadband wireless, TV, Internet media and business communication services throughout the country. Founded in
Through Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities with a commitment to the highest environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards. This includes the Bell Let's Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace leadership initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
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Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this news release are forward-looking statements, including statements relating to our network deployment and capital investment plans as well as the benefits expected to result therefrom, including our two-year increased capital investment program to accelerate the rollout of our 5G, fibre and rural networks, our business outlook, objectives, plans and strategic priorities, and other statements that are not historical facts. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws and of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions which give rise to the possibility that actual results or events could differ materially from our expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, and we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release describe our expectations at the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Our capital investment and network deployment plans and the benefits expected to result therefrom are subject to risks and, accordingly, there can be no assurance that our capital investment and network deployment plans will be completed or that the benefits expected to result therefrom will be realized. The value of the planned investments assumes our ability to access or generate the necessary sources of capital. However, there can be no certainty that the required sources of capital will be available with the result that the actual investment made by us could materially differ from current expectations. For additional information on assumptions and risks underlying certain of our forward-looking statements made in this news release, please consult
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