5G+ just got a whole lot faster: Bell delivers its top mobile speeds across parts of Ontario (2025-12-04)
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"body": "\n\n<ul type=\"disc\"><li>Bell's latest spectrum deployment delivers speeds up to 65% faster for customers in key <span class=\"xn-location\">Ontario</span> markets </li><li>This rollout builds on Bell's investments in 5G Advanced technology, laying the foundation for next-generation wireless experiences</li></ul><p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">MONTRÉAL</span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">Dec. 4, 2025</span></span> /CNW/ - Bell today announced Canada's fastest and best 5G+ network<sup>1</sup> just got faster. The deployment of 3800 MHz spectrum in parts of southern <span class=\"xn-location\">Ontario</span> is delivering Bell's fastest mobile speeds yet<sup>2</sup> while enhancing reliability and capacity, powering next-generation wireless experiences for consumers and businesses.</p>\n\n <div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n <p>\n <a href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2838016/Bell_Canada__MTL__5G__just_got_a_whole_lot_faster_%C2%A0Bell_delivers.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n <img src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2838016/Bell_Canada__MTL__5G__just_got_a_whole_lot_faster_%C2%A0Bell_delivers.jpg\" title=\"5G+ just got a whole lot faster (CNW Group/Bell Canada (MTL))\" alt=\"5G+ just got a whole lot faster (CNW Group/Bell Canada (MTL))\"/>\n </a>\n </p>\n\n </div>\n<p>This milestone complements Bell's broader work to deploy 5G Advanced technology – bringing improved reliability, lower latency, even faster speeds and an expansive feature set to deliver an optimized and efficient network.</p>\n<p>Starting today, customers with compatible devices – including the latest smartphones from Apple, Google and Samsung – can access Bell's fastest speeds ever in 17 communities across southern <span class=\"xn-location\">Ontario</span>, including <span class=\"xn-location\">Toronto</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mississauga</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hamilton</span>, Vaughan, Burlington and more. The 3800 MHz spectrum delivers speeds up to 65% faster<sup>2</sup>, increased capacity, seamless connectivity and theoretical peak download speeds of up to 3.64 Gbps, better supporting HD video, immersive gaming and real-time collaboration on the go.</p>\n<p>\"Putting our customers first while delivering the best fibre Internet and 5G wireless networks is at the heart of everything we do. This spectrum rollout in <span class=\"xn-location\">Ontario</span> complements our ongoing investments in a 5G Advanced technology infrastructure, ensuring Canadians benefit from faster speeds and more reliability today while we build the foundation for what's next. From immersive entertainment and cloud gaming to AI-powered enterprise solutions and real-time AR collaboration, this evolution will enable Canadians to connect, work and innovate in exciting new ways.\"</p>\n<p class=\"prnml40\">- <span class=\"xn-person\">Mark McDonald</span>, Executive Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, Bell</p>\n<p>Today's announcement builds on Bell's <a href=\"https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4572145-1&h=381159860&u=https%3A%2F%2Fbce.ca%2Fnews-and-media%2Freleases%2Fshow%2FCanada-s-fastest-5G-network-is-about-to-get-even-faster-Bell-deploys-3800-MHz-spectrum-in-select-areas-of-Toronto-and-Kitchener-Waterloo%3Fpage%3D3&a=2024+deployment+and+testing+of+3800+MHz+spectrum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">2024 deployment and testing of 3800 MHz spectrum</a> in <span class=\"xn-location\">Toronto</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Kitchener-Waterloo</span>. Bell also secured the <a href=\"https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4572145-1&h=3439660471&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bce.ca%2Fnews-and-media%2Freleases%2Fshow%2FBell-secures-the-most-5G-spectrum-nationwide-with-acquisition-of-3800-MHz-licenses%3Fpage%3D1%26a%3DBell%2Bsecured%2Bthe%2Bmost%2B5G%2B%2Bspectrum%2Bnationwide&a=largest+share+of+5G%2B+spectrum+nationwide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">largest share of 5G+ spectrum nationwide</a> in the federal government's 2023 auction, a <span class=\"xn-money\">$2.78-billion</span> investment adding high-capacity airwaves essential to delivering wireless connectivity to Canadians. </p>\n<p><b>Markets now benefitting from deployment</b><b>:</b> Toronto, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mississauga</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hamilton</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Brampton</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vaughan</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Markham</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Oakville</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Burlington</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Oshawa</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Whitby</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Milton</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ajax</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Pickering</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Aurora</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Halton Hills</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Grimsby</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Lincoln</span>.</p>\n<p>To learn more about Bell's 5G+ network, including coverage maps and compatible devices at <a href=\"https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4572145-1&h=84829105&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bell.ca%2FMobility%2F5G-plus&a=Bell.ca%2Fnetwork\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bell.ca/network</a>.</p>\n<p><b>About Bell</b><br/>Bell is Canada's largest communications company<sup>3</sup>, leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we're keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. To learn more, please visit <a href=\"https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4572145-1&h=3118062458&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4501865-1%26h%3D3504702922%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4336888-1%2526h%253D3228877739%2526u%253Dhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.bell.ca%25252F%2526a%253DBell.ca%26a%3DBell.ca&a=Bell.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Bell.ca</a> or <a href=\"https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4572145-1&h=2690311412&u=https%3A%2F%2Fc212.net%2Fc%2Flink%2F%3Ft%3D0%26l%3Den%26o%3D4501865-1%26h%3D3874329568%26u%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fc212.net%252Fc%252Flink%252F%253Ft%253D0%2526l%253Den%2526o%253D4336888-1%2526h%253D2743722093%2526u%253Dhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.bce.ca%25252F%2526a%253DBCE.ca%26a%3DBCE.ca&a=BCE.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">BCE.ca</a>.</p>\n<div><table border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"1\" class=\"prnbcc\"><tr><td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>1</sup>Bell's 5G and 5G+ networks were recognized by Global Wireless Solutions (GWS) as the fastest and best in Canada in its 2024 nationwide assessment of 5G networks. Independent testing by GWS from February to November 2024 ranked Bell's 5G and 5G+ networks highest among Canadian national wireless carriers. GWS OneScoreTM rankings for 5G+ performance and speeds are based on testing while actively using 3500 MHz spectrum.<br/><br/></span></p>\n</td></tr><tr><td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>2</sup>Based on wireless network testing comparing download speeds before and after deployment of the 3800 MHz spectrum and introduction of the n77 frequency band.<br/><br/></span></p>\n</td></tr><tr><td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>3</sup>Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections.</span></p>\n</td></tr></table></div><p><b>Media inquiries: <br/></b><span class=\"xn-person\">Tianna Goguen</span><br/><a href=\"mailto:media@bell.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">media@bell.ca</a> </p>\n<p><b>Investor inquiries:</b><br/>Krishna Somers<br/><a href=\"mailto:krishna.somers@bell.ca\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">krishna.somers@bell.ca</a></p>\n<p> </p>\n<p>SOURCE <span class=\"xn-person\">Bell Canada</span> (MTL)</p>\n<img alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.newswire.ca/rt.gif?NewsItemId=C9840&Transmission_Id=202512040830CANADANWCANADAPR_C9840&DateId=20251204\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",
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