Latest independent ranking reinforces Bell's network leadershipMONTRÉAL, July 20, 2026 /CNW/ -- Bell today announced that its 5G+ network has been ranked Canada's Fastest 5G+ Network by independent network analysts Rohde & Schwarz SwissQual AG (R&S), adding to its growing list of independent network awards. Bell ranked first in both R&S's Fastest 5G+ Network Data Speed Performance Score and Fastest 5G Network Data Speed Score categories based on extensive drive testing across 19 Canadian communities. The recognition builds on Bell's recent Ookla awards for Canada's Fastest and Best 5G Network, reinforcing Bell's position as a l

– This pact marks a first-time partnership between Bell Media and PLURIBUS producer Bristol Circle Entertainment –– The partnership focuses on developing original scripted content for CTV and Crave –TORONTO, July 16, 2026 /CNW/ -- Bell Media announced today a first-look development agreement with acclaimed television producer Jeff Frost, and his production company, Bristol Circle Entertainment, to create original content for CTV and Crave. This first-time partnership focuses on developing premium scripted series for audiences in Canada and around the world. This pact reflects the shared mission to elevate Canadian content, uniting Bell Media's unparalleled reach and commissioning expertise w

First Canadian ground station advances Bell and AST SpaceMobile's connectivity infrastructure ahead of the direct-to-device satellite service deployment across CanadaThis news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release.MONTREAL, July 15, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell Canada (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) today announced the completion of construction of its first sovereign direct-to-device satellite ground station, located in Québec, marking another major milestone toward keeping all Canadians connected. Testing has begun at the facility, which

This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release.Agreement strengthens Canada's capacity to develop, test and scale next-generation computing technologiesMONTRÉAL, July 8, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell Canada (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and the Université de Sherbrooke (UdeS) today announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on quantum technologies, post‑quantum cybersecurity, and sustainable data centre infrastructure. The agreement reflects

MONTRÉAL, July 7, 2026 /CNW/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) will hold its second-quarter 2026 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis.To participate, please dial toll-free 1-800-990-2777 or 416-885-9085. You will be asked to enter the Conference ID 63768#. A replay will be available until midnight on September 6, 2026 by dialing 1-888-660-6264 or 289-819-1325 and entering passcode 63768#.A l

Bell also recognized by Opensignal for Most Consistent Internet Quality and Fastest Internet Upload Speed2MONTRÉAL, June 30, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell today announced that Bell Internet has been named Canada's Most Reliable Internet by Opensignal, an important milestone for Canadians who rely on fast, consistent and dependable connectivity. This award underscores Bell's leadership in delivering a high-performing Internet experience Canadians can count on, aligned with its strategic priority to deliver the best networks. Alongside recognition as Canada's Most Reliable Internet, Bell Pure Fibre continues to set the pace as Canada's Faste

This news release constitutes a "designated news release" for the purposes of the Company's amended and restated prospectus supplement dated June 16, 2026 to its short form base shelf prospectus dated October 31, 2025.Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 18, 2026) - HIVE Digital Technologies Ltd. (TSX:HIVE) (NASDAQ:HIVE) (FSE: YO0) (BVC: HIVECO) (the "Company" or "HIVE"), through its wholly owned subsidiary BUZZ High Performance Computing Inc. ("BUZZ HPC"), today announced a landmark sovereign AI infrastructure deal involving Bell Canada (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) and Cohere Inc., marking a significant milestone in Canada's AI infrastructure ecosystem.The collaboration brings togeth

This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release.Announcement reflects growing collaboration among Canadian technology leaders MONTREAL, June 18, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell Canada (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE), Cohere, Hypertec and BUZZ High Performance Computing (HPC), a subsidiary of Hive Digital Technologies (TSX:HIVE) (NASDAQ:HIVE), today announced a major AI infrastructure deal, marking a significant step forward in the development and deployment of advanced AI workloads on sovereign Canadian infrastructure.

This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release.MONTRÉAL, June 4, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell Canada ("Bell" or the "Company") today announced the pricing of its previously announced separate offers (the "Offers") to purchase for cash all tendered C$301,113,000 principal amount of the 4.35% MTN Debentures Series M-39 due 2045, all tendered C$366,626,000 principal amount of the 4.45% MTN Debentures Series M-45 due 2047, C$380,000,000 principal amount of the 5.15% MTN Debentures Series M-60 due 2028, C$60,000,000 principal amount

Key Tags: @BellMediaPR, @TheLede_CATORONTO, June 4, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell Media today unveiled its 2026/27 English original content slate, featuring 62 premium titles alongside 56 French-language projects announced earlier this week for a total of 118 titles. Anchored by bold storytelling, global partnerships, and a deep roster of Canadian creative talent, the slate delivers high-impact content designed to resonate at home and on the world stage, and underscores Bell Media's enduring commitment to its portfolio of originals. "Bell Media's 2026/27 slate reflects our continued ambition to lead with distinctive, globally competitive Canadian storytelling," said Sean Cohan, President, Bell Media. "W

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MONTRÉAL, July 7, 2026 /CNW/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) will hold its second-quarter 2026 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, August 6, 2026, at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis.To participate, please dial toll-free 1-800-990-2777 or 416-885-9085. You will be asked to enter the Conference ID 63768#. A replay will be available until midnight on September 6, 2026 by dialing 1-888-660-6264 or 289-819-1325 and entering passcode 63768#.A l

– From Entourage, and hosted by THE SOCIAL's Andrea Bain, BIG BROTHER CANADA is set to begin production Spring 2027 in Montréal –– BIG BROTHER USA makes itself at home on CTV and Crave beginning Summer 2027 –– Deal for iconic TV format negotiated by Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay Entertainment –– Customized brand partnership opportunities on all Bell Media platforms now available for BIG BROTHER CANADA –TORONTO, June 4, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell Media announced today that, following a deal with Banijay Rights, the global distribution arm of media and entertainment powerhouse Banijay Entertainment, it will bring future seasons of BIG BROTHER

This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release. The information contained in this news release is unaudited.4.0% consolidated revenue growth delivered 2.9% higher adjusted EBITDA1Net earnings of $667 million, down 2.3%, with net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $616 million, down 2.2%, or $0.66 per common share; adjusted net earnings1 of $589 million yielded adjusted EPS1 of $0.63, down 8.7%Free cash flow1 increased 0.8% to $804 million; cash flows from operating activities down 26.9% to $1,149 million

MONTRÉAL, April 21, 2026 /CNW/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) today announced that 121,070 of its 8,032,285 fixed-rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series AG ("Series AG Preferred Shares") have been tendered for conversion on May 1, 2026, on a one-for-one basis, into floating-rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series AH ("Series AH Preferred Shares"). In addition, 1,464,469 of its 4,175,513 Series AH Preferred Shares have been tendered for conversion on May 1, 2026, on a one-for-one basis, into Series AG Preferred Shares. Consequently, on May 1, 2026, BCE will have 9,375,684 Series AG Preferred Shares and 2,832,114 Series AH Preferred Shares issued and outst

– The celebrated late-night comedy showcase streams live on Crave through the live CTV channel –– SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE is the #1 non-scripted series among Adults 18-49 in Canada* –TORONTO, April 13, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell Media announced today that, following a deal with NBCUniversal Global TV Distribution, it will bring SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE to Canadian audiences this fall, with its 52nd season airing in simulcast exclusively on CTV and streaming live on Crave. "Crave and CTV are proud to be the new home of SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE in Canada," said Justin Stockman, VP, Global Content, Bell Media. "A proven hit for over 50 years, the series has always been at the vanguard of pop culture, setting the tone

MONTRÉAL, April 2, 2026 /CNW/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) will hold its first-quarter 2026 results conference call with the financial community on Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis.To participate, please dial toll-free 1-800-990-2777 or 416-885-9085. You will be asked to enter the Conference ID 06597#. A replay will be available until midnight on June 7, 2026 by dialing 1-888-660-6264 or 289

MONTRÉAL, March 16, 2026 /CNW/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) today announced that all of its floating-rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series AN ("Series AN Preferred Shares") will be converted on March 31, 2026, on a one-for-one basis, into fixed-rate Cumulative Redeemable First Preferred Shares, Series AM ("Series AM Preferred Shares"). On March 2, 2026, notice was provided that holders of Series AM Preferred Shares could elect to convert their shares into Series AN Preferred Shares and that holders of Series AN Preferred Shares could elect to convert their

Partnership with the Government of Saskatchewan provides access to cutting-edge AI compute, strengthening the provincial and national AI economiesBCE updates 2026 financial guidance targets and 2025-2028 financial outlookThis news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release.REGINA, SK, March 16, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell Canada and the Government of Saskatchewan today announced a transformational step forward for Bell AI Fabric and for Canada's AI future: a new 300 MW data centre in the Rural Municipality of Sherwood, Saskatchewan,

This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release. The information contained in this news release is unaudited. All 2025 financial guidance targets achieved2.3% consolidated adjusted EBITDA1 growth in Q4 delivered 1.0 percentage-point increase in adjusted EBITDA margin2 to 41.6% – highest Q4 margin in over 30 yearsQ4 net earnings of $632 million, up 25.1%, with net earnings attributable to common shareholders of $594 million, up 28.9% or $0.64 per common share; adjusted net earnings1 of $643 million yielded adjusted EPS1

MONTRÉAL, Jan. 7, 2026 /CNW/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) will hold its fourth-quarter 2025 results and 2026 guidance conference call with the financial community on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at 8:00 am eastern. Participants will include Mirko Bibic, President and Chief Executive Officer, and Curtis Millen, Chief Financial Officer. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis. To participate, please dial toll-free 1-800-990-2777 or 416-855-9085. You will be asked to enter the Conference ID 58884#. A replay will be available until midnight on March 5, 2026 by dialing 1-888-660-6264 or 289-819-1325 and entering passcode 58884#. A live audio webcast of the conference call will b

MONTRÉAL, March 26, 2026 /CNW/ - BCE Inc. (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) today announced it has filed its notice of annual general shareholder meeting and management proxy circular for 2026. The circular contains information about BCE's annual general meeting, scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 9:30 a.m. (Eastern time). It outlines the matters to be voted on, including the election of directors, the appointment of the company's auditors, an advisory vote on executive compensation and a shareholder proposal. It also presents a detailed description of the board's assessment of the perf

New partnership expands the McKenna Institute's role in developing job‑ready cybersecurity talent in New Brunswick, with Bell Cyber scaling impact across CanadaFREDERICTON, NB, Feb. 27, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell Canada today announced a $1 million investment in the McKenna Institute at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) to help advance Canada's cybersecurity talent and capability, with artificial intelligence supporting next-generation cyber defence and resilience. The investment establishes a new partnership between Bell Cyber, Bell's national cybersecurity platform, and the McKenna

MONTRÉAL, Nov. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - BCE (TSX:BCE) (NYSE:BCE) today announced the appointment of Steve Weed, the former Executive Chairman of Ziply Fiber, as a director of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada. Mr. Weed is the Chief Executive Officer of WaveDivision Capital, an investment firm that aims to bring better broadband to more homes and businesses across the United States and Canada. He also founded and served as Chief Executive Officer of Wave Broadband, from 2002 to 2018. Mr. Weed is an advisory board member of Consolidated Communications and a board member of Greenlight Networks. "We are honoured to have Steve join the BCE Board. He is a highly respected leader in the telecommunications an

A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from Cision Distribution this week TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2025 /CNW/ - With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on Cision. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed. The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that

– Bell Media's initial 2025/26 slate includes 116 titles, a nearly 20% increase over last year –– More titles to be announced later this year – Key Tags: @BellMediaPR, @TheLede_CA TORONTO, June 5, 2025 /CNW/ - Bell Media unveiled its 2025/26 lineup of English and French-language original content today, featuring a total of 116 titles of premium original content and documentaries. The exciting slate showcases a diverse array of Canadian stories, crafted by renowned talent and established creatives. As Bell Media continues to produce globally relevant, profitable original content, the slate is expected to grow with additional titles to be announced. "Bell Media's 2025/26 programming slate dem

– All Pattison Media radio stations can now be streamed on iHeart.com and the iHeartRadio Canada app – – iHeartRadio Canada continues to provide extensive options for listeners, with thousands of radio stations, playlists, and podcasts – To tweet this release: https://thelede.ca/3yqm6d TORONTO , Nov. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media's iHeartRadio Canada and Pattison Media announced today that Pattison Media's 51 radio stations are now available on the iHeartRadio Canada platform. The new partnership sees even more of Canada's popular radio stations join iHeartRadio Canada's extensive library, which includes music channels, radio stations, and hundreds of thousands of podcasts, playlists, and on d

Telecommunications luminary Wade Oosterman brings three decades of expertise driving transformation and profitable growth at Canada's largest telecom companies, further strengthening Calix market leadership amid the ongoing broadband industry disruption Calix, Inc. (NYSE:CALX) today announced that Wade Oosterman, former vice chairman of Bell Canada and president of Bell Media, BCE Inc. (NYSE:BCE), has been appointed to its board of directors. Highly regarded as an influential figure in telecommunications, Oosterman will provide valuable counsel as Calix continues transforming the broadband industry with its award-winning innovation portfolio. With the addition of Oosterman to its board, C

These acquisitions combine Canada's best network with tech and cloud services expertise to power up businessesThey accelerate growth and provide end-to-end AI-powered service solutions that enhance Bell's expertise in cloud services as a trusted partnerMONTRÉAL, July 9, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell announced today that it has acquired leading technical services companies Stratejm and CloudKettle Inc., adding Professional and Managed Services expertise in cybersecurity and Salesforce to its existing capabilities. These acquisitions will advance Bell's strategy to be the leader in supporting medium and large organizations' digital transformations and automation through cloud services. Combined with Bell'

TORONTO, July 02, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beanfield, a local and independent telecom in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa, with over 450 employees, has appointed Rizwan Jamal as its Chief Executive Officer effective immediately. David Pistachio, Chair of Beanfield's Board, said, "We are thrilled to have a telecom leader of Rizwan's experience join the Beanfield team. Our belief in this company and its bright future continues to grow. We are confident that Rizwan's vision and track record is exactly what Beanfield needs as it embarks on its next chapter of expansion and growth." Mr. Jamal, who is based in Toronto, comes to Beanfield with deep industry knowledge and proven leade

– Bell Media becomes the exclusive Canadian sales partner for Dotdash Meredith, America's largest digital publisher – – The partnership adds Dotdash Meredith's premium digital inventory from more than 40 iconic brands to Bell Media's robust portfolio – Key Tags: @BellMediaPR, @TheLede_CA To tweet this release: https://thelede.ca/bdx128 TORONTO, June 6, 2024 /CNW/ - Bell Media announced today that it has been selected to become Dotdash Meredith's new Canadian sales partner, expanding premium digital advertising in Canada. This partnership leverages Dotdash Meredith's premium digital inventory as well as Bell Media's powerful sales team and advertising expertise to expand the reach and effecti