Bell adds stylish affordability to its mobile phone line-up

- SANYO S1 is Bell’s slimmest 10-4 phone ever

TORONTO, November 2, 2007 – Bell Canada today announced the availability of the SANYO S1, 
a new mobile phone that combines sleek style with popular features like 10-4 walkie talkie, 
speakerphone and Bluetooth® connectivity – all at an exceptionally affordable price.

“The SANYO S1 is an easy-to-use phone that delivers the functions most people want, 
all in an appealing and affordable package,” said Adel Bazerghi, Bell Mobility’s Vice President, 
Products. “It’s a great choice for the value-conscious consumer looking for a full-featured phone.”

The SANYO S1 features:

•   Bluetooth 2.0 technology that supports wireless headsets and hands-free car kits
•   Bell’s 10-4 service:  Walkie talkie style communications enabling users to be in immediate 
    touch with up to five people at once, anywhere in North America, and with no long distance 
    charges
•   A mobile browser to download ringtones and screensavers, check email, play games and 
     surf the Web – with business and parental controls 
•   SANYO’s high-quality speakerphone
•   Voice-activated dialing for up to 30 contacts
•   A voice memo recorder

The SANYO S1 is available for $19.95 on a three-year contract. For more information, please 
visit bell.ca/wireless.

About SANYO

SANYO Canada, established in 1958, is based in Concord, Ontario. 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 and monitors, 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 and Honda Accord). It is also a major manufacturer of lab equipment and C02 incubators. 
Visit www.sanyo.ca for more information.

About Bell 

Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers with 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. 
For corporate information on BCE, please visit www.bce.ca.


For more information, please contact:

Jeff Meerman
Bell Media Relations
1 877 410-4221
jeff.meerman@bell.ca 
 
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