MONTREAL (Québec), Nov. 6 -- BCE Inc. today announced that it will
redeem, prior to maturity, on December 6, 2000, all of its outstanding $300
million principal amount of 6.20% Series 14 Notes, due August 28, 2007, at a
price equal to 101.259% of their principal amount, together with accrued and
unpaid interest.
    BCE has decided to redeem its Series 14 Notes to facilitate a long-term
debt financing secured by Nortel Networks shares and forward contracts. The
financing is expected to be in place before the end of the year.
    A formal notice of redemption will be mailed today to all registered
holders of Series 14 Notes.
    BCE is Canada's largest communications company. Through its operations in
communications services, BCE provides residence and business customers in
Canada with wireline and wireless communications products and applications,
Internet access and high-speed data services, direct-to-home television
services and electronic commerce solutions. BCE has an extensive international
presence through Teleglobe, a leading provider of global broadband and
Internet services. Through Bell Canada International, BCE also provides
communications services to millions of customers mostly from Latin America.
BCE shares are listed in Canada, the United States and Europe.



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For further information: Jean-Charles Robillard, Communications,
(514) 786-3908, Web site: www.bce.ca