Bell introduces 5G+ Advanced, its fastest and most advanced network yet (2026-03-05)
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"body": "\n\n<p><span class=\"legendSpanClass\">MONTRÉAL</span>, <span class=\"legendSpanClass\"><span class=\"xn-chron\">March 5, 2026</span></span> /CNW/ - Bell today introduced 5G+ Advanced, its fastest and most advanced network yet, delivering unprecedented speeds and paving the way towards 6G. Designed to unlock the full potential of the latest smartphones, 5G+ Advanced puts customers first by making everyday mobile experiences noticeably better.</p>\n\n <div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder1\">\n <p>\n <a href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2926498/Bell_Canada__MTL__Bell_introduces_5G__Advanced__its_fastest_and.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n <img src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2926498/Bell_Canada__MTL__Bell_introduces_5G__Advanced__its_fastest_and.jpg\" title=\"5G+ ADVANCED (CNW Group/Bell Canada (MTL))\" alt=\"5G+ ADVANCED (CNW Group/Bell Canada (MTL))\"/>\n </a>\n </p>\n\n </div>\n<p>Powered by Bell's latest spectrum deployment and its new 5G standalone (SA) core, the network delivers greater capacity, lower latency and theoretical peak download speeds that will reach 4.3 Gbps – so customers can shop, stream, game and video chat faster than ever.</p>\n<p>By pairing the latest compatible mobile devices with Bell's <a href=\"https://edge.prnewswire.com/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=4633281-1&h=3764668339&u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bce.ca%2Fnews-and-media%2Fnewsroom%3Fpage%3D1%26article%3Dbell-named-canadas-fastest-internet-and-wireless-again&a=award-winning+wireless+network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">award-winning wireless network</a>, customers enjoy a premium 5G experience they can feel – wherever 5G+ Advanced is offered. Customers can easily spot compatible devices in stores and online with the 5G+ Advanced badge.</p>\n<p>Bell's 5G+ Advanced network is already live across the <span class=\"xn-location\">Greater Toronto</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Hamilton Area</span> (GTHA) and is expanding into the Niagara region, bringing next-generation mobile performance to more communities across <span class=\"xn-location\">Ontario's</span> fastest-growing areas.</p>\n<p><b>Quote<br/></b>\"Connection is everything, and at Bell, it starts with delivering the best 5G wireless network to Canadians. With 5G+ Advanced available on the latest smartphones, plus expanded coverage across the GTHA and Niagara, customers can count on faster speeds, richer experiences and more ways to do what they love – today and into the future.\" </p>\n<p class=\"prnml40\">- <span class=\"xn-person\">Blaik Kirby</span>, Group President, Consumer and Small Business, Bell</p>\n<p><b>Device compatibility:</b> This next-generation network is compatible with the latest devices from Apple, Google and Samsung when updated with the latest software, including:</p>\n<ul type=\"disc\"><li>Apple: iPhone 17e, iPhone 17 series, 16 series</li><li>Samsung: Galaxy S25, S24 series; Flip and Fold 7, Flip and Fold 6</li><li>Google: Pixel 9 and 10 series</li></ul><p><b>Complete list of communities where 5G+ Advanced is available:</b> Toronto, <span class=\"xn-location\">Mississauga</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Brampton</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Hamilton</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Markham</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Vaughan</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Oakville</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Richmond Hill</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Burlington</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Oshawa</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Whitby</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">St. Catharines</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Milton</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Ajax</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Pickering</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Grimsby</span>, <span class=\"xn-location\">Thorold</span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Niagara Falls</span>.</p>\n<p><b>About Bell<br/></b>Bell is Canada's largest communications company<sup>1</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=4633281-1&h=2407250256&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=4633281-1&h=2532869854&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=\"prnpr2 prnpl2 prnvab prnsbtb0 prnrbrb0 prnsbbb0 prnsblb0\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\"><p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><sup>1</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\">Patricia Garcia</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\n<div class=\"PRN_ImbeddedAssetReference\" id=\"DivAssetPlaceHolder2\">\n <p>\n <a href=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2926497/Bell_Canada__MTL__Bell_introduces_5G__Advanced__its_fastest_and.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">\n <img src=\"https://mma.prnewswire.com/media/2926497/Bell_Canada__MTL__Bell_introduces_5G__Advanced__its_fastest_and.jpg\" title=\"Bell Canada Logo (CNW Group/Bell Canada (MTL))\" alt=\"Bell Canada Logo (CNW Group/Bell Canada (MTL))\"/>\n </a>\n </p>\n\n</div>\n<p>SOURCE <span class=\"xn-person\">Bell Canada</span> (MTL)</p>\n<img alt=\"\" src=\"https://rt.newswire.ca/rt.gif?NewsItemId=C8339&Transmission_Id=202603050800CANADANWCANADAPR_C8339&DateId=20260305\" style=\"border:0px; width:1px; height:1px;\"/>",
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