Rugged-styled multimedia handset delivers the power and capability of
    broadband.

    TORONTO, Ontario,April 26 2006 --- 
Bell Canada and SANYO Canada
today announced the nationwide availability of the new SANYO SCP-7500 EV-DO
enabled mobile phone exclusively from Bell Mobility. EV-DO (EVolution Data
Optimized), is the fastest mobile network ever commercialized, delivering data
at blistering speeds that can reach up to 2.4 megabits per second. The SANYO
SCP-7500 combines broadband-like download speeds of the Bell EV-DO service
with several multimedia features including MP3 player, 1.3 mega-pixel digital
camera, video camera, video clip streaming service, and 70 MB (megabytes) of
internal memory - all housed in a rugged rubberized DuraGrip(TM) sports
design.
    The SANYO SCP-7500 is SANYO's first next-generation multimedia wireless
handset to be paired with Bell's EV-DO service, offering a USB cable
connection to support wireless tethering on the EV-DO data network, providing
broadband-like connectivity for laptop users.
    "SANYO has delivered a rugged and stylish all-in-one handset that
maximizes the mobile experience with Bell. Consumers will truly enjoy the
functionality and ease of use of the SANYO SCP-7500 to place clear calls,
utilize the '10-4' walkie-talkie feature, enjoy popular music and capture
high-quality video and picture images," said Chris Shannon, General Manager,
Wireless Products and Services, Bell Mobility. "Combined with Bell's powerful
new EV-DO data network, the SANYO SCP-7500 also provides users with
lightening-fast data access and sharing capabilities including high speed
internet and TV on-the-go."
    The SANYO SCP-7500 is enabled with Bell Mobility's "10-4" walkie-talkie
service, features dual high-resolution LCD displays for excellent video and
digital content quality, and supports Bell's Full Track Music services that
allow users to browse, preview, purchase, manage and listen to full-length
digital music tracks. Using the SCP-7500, consumers can also access Bell's
streaming video clip service to instantly preview the latest in news, weather,
sports and entertainment highlights.

    Additional key features of the SANYO SCP-7500 phone include:
    - Streaming video capability
    - PictBridge compatibility
    - SANYO high-quality speakerphone functionality
    - Voice memo feature and capability
    - 1.8 inch TFT LCD colour display
    - Measures 3.41X1.94X1.11 inches (HXWXD)
    - SANYO SCP-7500 ships with a travel charger, stereo headset, USB cable,
      SANYO 1000 mAh Lithium Ion battery, and three accent plates (black, red
      and blue)

    Pricing and Availability

    The SANYO SCP-7500 is available today from $199 on a 3-year contract. The
SANYO SCP-7500 and additional accessories can be purchased through the Bell
Mobility network of dealers, retailers and value-added resellers, and online
at www.bell.ca/wireless.
    Bell EV-DO network information can be found at: www.businessonthego.ca.
Bell Canada today launched new EV-DO networks in Ottawa, Hamilton, Burlington
and Oakville. Bell also announced a roaming agreement with Aliant for EV-DO
service in Halifax. Bell Mobility currently offers its customers high-speed
wireless EV-DO data network access in Vancouver, Whistler, Calgary, Edmonton,
Brandon, Winnipeg, Toronto, Quebec City, Mont-Tremblant and Montreal making
Bell Canada the only carrier in Canada offering the fastest high-speed mobile
wireless service in all regions of Canada.

    About SANYO Canada

    SANYO Canada, established in 1958, is based in Concord, Ontario (an
industrial suburb north of Toronto). Founded in 1947 in Osaka, Japan, SANYO,
which stands for "three oceans," has $22 billion worldwide in sales. The
company provides a full range of SANYO consumer and industrial products
including audio and video, digital cameras, wireless communication, LCD
projectors, security video, air conditioning and home appliance products.
SANYO is also the world's largest manufacturer of rechargeable batteries. Its
environmental focus includes solar energy panel products, non-fluorocarbon
refrigeration, and electric vehicle power solutions (for the Ford Escape
Hybrid). It is also a major manufacturer of lab equipment and C02 incubators.
Visit www.sanyo.ca for more information.

    About Bell Canada

    Bell Canada is Canada's national leader in communications with 28 million
customer connections across the country. The company provides consumers with
simple solutions to all their communications needs, including telephone
services, wireless communications, high-speed Internet, digital television and
voice over IP. Bell also offers integrated information and communications
technology (ICT) services to businesses and governments, and is the Virtual
Chief Information Officer (VCIO) to small and medium businesses (SMBs). Bell
is proud to be a Premier National Partner and the exclusive Communications
Partner to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Bell is
wholly-owned by BCE Inc. For information on Bell's products and services,
please visit www.bell.ca, and for corporate information on BCE,
please visit
www.bce.ca.


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For further information: For media inquiries, please contact: Paolo
Pasquini, Bell Canada, Media Relations, (416) 581-3311, 1 888 482-0809,
paolo.pasquini@bell.ca; Sanyo Canada, Mark LaVigne, APR,
Hunter LaVigne
Communications Inc., (905) 841-2017 (office), (416) 884-2018 (cell),
mark.lavigne@sympatico.ca