Bell introduces free Wi-Fi on Montréal's Saint-Laurent Boulevard

Oct 19, 2011

MONTREAL, Oct. 19, 2011 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today announced that it has introduced free high-speed Wi-Fi service on Saint-Laurent Boulevard between Sherbrooke Street and Mont-Royal Avenue. Accessible on laptops, smartphones or tablets, visitors to Saint-Laurent Boulevard will now be able to access the Internet from restaurants or cafés, while shopping or attending business meetings. This offering of free Wi-Fi is the result of a partnership between Bell and the Société de développement du boulevard Saint-Laurent (SDBSL).

"Bell is very pleased to expand our Wi-Fi network — already the country's biggest — to one of the most popular commercial districts in Canada," said Almis Ledas, Vice-President of Corporate Development for Bell Mobility. "This partnership between Bell and the Société de développement du boulevard Saint-Laurent makes the best network across Canada even better."

"This partnership will enrich the experience of thousands of visitors, workers and residents who all contribute to the energy and excitement of Saint-Laurent Boulevard, already known for its innovation in the fields of business, culture and entertainment. It is great news, and fits in with the constant evolution of Saint-Laurent Boulevard, a historical symbol of the development of Montreal," said Francis Blouin, Executive Director of the SDBSL.

Thirty minutes of Wi-Fi access will be offered free of charge every 24 hours for all network users, while Bell Mobility customers will have unlimited free access around the clock.

The addition of Saint-Laurent Boulevard increases Bell's lead as the operator of Canada's largest Wi-Fi network with more than 2,000 hot spots, including 1,000 McDonald's restaurants, 800 Starbucks locations and almost 100 Indigo-Chapters bookstores.

About the Société de développement du boulevard Saint-Laurent
The Société de développement du boulevard Saint-Laurent (SDBSL) is a non-profit association that promotes the economic, social and cultural development of Saint-Laurent Boulevard between Sherbrooke Street and Mont-Royal Avenue. Its goal is to foster business improvements and enhance cultural diversity. The Société de développement du boulevard Saint-Laurent represents more than 600 businesses, including store-front retailers, and professionals with offices in buildings along the street.

About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers and business with solutions to all their communications needs: Bell Mobility wireless, high-speed Bell Internet, Bell Satellite TV and Bell Fibe TV, Bell Home Phone local and long distance, and Bell Business Markets IP-broadband and information and communications technology (ICT) services. Bell Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio and digital media, including CTV, Canada's #1 television network, and the country's most-watched specialty channels.

The Bell Let's Talk Mental Health Initiative is a multi-year charitable program that promotes mental health across Canada via the Bell Let's Talk anti-stigma campaign and support for community care, research and workplace best practices. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.

Bell is wholly owned by BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE). For Bell product and service information, visit Bell.ca. For Bell Media, please visit BellMedia.ca. For BCE information, visit BCE.ca.

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