- GWS determined the Bell 5G network offers the fastest data
speeds and the best national network for gaming and video
- Bell is on track to offer 5G coverage to approximately 70% of
the national population this year
MONTRÉAL, Nov. 2, 2021
/CNW Telbec/ - Bell Mobility today announced that Bell 5G has been
ranked as Canada's best 5G network by analyst company Global
Wireless Solutions (GWS). GWS determined that Bell 5G offers the
fastest data speeds of any mobile network in the country, and is
also the top national network for gaming and video
applications.
"We're delighted that GWS has ranked Bell 5G as the best in
Canada with the fastest speeds of
any mobile provider," said Claire
Gillies, President of Bell Mobility. "Bell is continuing to
expand the reach of the country's best 5G and we're on track to
cover approximately 70% of the national population with by the end
of this year."
The GWS 5G performance rankings are based on data independently
analyzed by GWS in Q2-Q3 2021.
"Canada's 5G deployment marathon is well under way. Although
it's a long race, we can see that operators are working at a steady
yet rapid pace to bring 5G to their customers," said Dr.
Paul Carter, CEO of Global Wireless
Solutions. "Among the major operators, Bell is ahead of the pack
having not only the best 5G network but also the fastest.
Fortunately, this is a highly competitive race which means all
customers can expect continued improvements in performance, better
overall service, and a more satisfying experience."
Bell 5G remains Canada's most-awarded 5G network, with top
rankings from analysts including Ookla (5G), PCMag for fastest
mobile network (4G and 5G) overall, and Tutela for one of the
world's fastest networks (4G and 5G) overall.
Continued 5G network expansion
Bell also today
announced the rollout of 5G service to even more communities across
the country, including Botwood,
Peterview, Norris Arm and Northern Arm in Newfoundland; Chester in Nova Scotia; Abrams
Village in Prince Edward
Island; Les Îles-de-la-Madeleine, Longueuil, Notre-Dame-de-la-Salette and Terrebonne in Québec; Belleville, Fort
Erie and Halton Hills in
Ontario; Woodlands in Manitoba; Lloydminster on the Alberta/Saskatchewan border; and Richmond, Abbotsford and Delta in British
Columbia.
For coverage maps and more about Bell 5G devices and plans,
please visit Bell.ca/5G.
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 Montréal in 1880, Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. To learn
more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
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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richard.bengian@bell.ca
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statements, including statements relating to our network deployment
and capital investment plans as well as the benefits expected to
result therefrom, our business outlook, objectives, plans and
strategic priorities, and other statements that are not historical
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(BCE) 2020 Annual MD&A dated March 4,
2021, BCE's 2021 First Quarter MD&A dated April 28, 2021, BCE's 2021 Second Quarter
MD&A dated August 4, 2021 and
BCE's news release dated August 5,
2021, announcing its financial results for the second
quarter of 2021, filed by BCE with the Canadian provincial
securities regulatory authorities (available at Sedar.com) and
with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available
at SEC.gov). These documents are also available
at BCE.ca.
SOURCE Bell Canada