Bell comments on Verizon-Vodafone speculation

Bell comments on Verizon-Vodafone speculation


MONTREAL, Aug. 29, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today noted the widespread
media speculation about US communications giant Verizon's plan to buy
out international partner Vodafone's 45% stake in its wireless
business. The rumour confirms what the majority of Canadians have been
telling the federal government: a company like Verizon with the scale
to consider an acquisition of approximately US$130 billion dollars does
not need any handouts from Ottawa to compete in the Canadian wireless
market.



In a recent national survey by Nanos Research (www.nanosresearch.com), Canadians said clearly that they want a level playing field in
wireless: 81% said the government should give no favours to any
carrier, foreign or domestic, while just 2% supported the idea of
special favours for giant US entrants like Verizon.


About Bell

Headquartered in Montréal since its founding in 1880, Bell is Canada's
largest communications company, providing consumers, business and
government customers with leading TV, Internet, wireless, home phone
and business communications solutions. Bell Media is Canada's premier
multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio and digital
media. Bell is wholly owned by Montréal's BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE).
For more information, please visit Bell.ca.



The Bell Let's Talk mental health initiative is a national charitable
program that promotes Canadian mental health across Canada with the
Bell Let's Talk Day anti-stigma campaign and significant funding for
community care, research and workplace best practices. To learn more,
please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.


SOURCE Bell Canada

Bell Canada

CONTACT: Media inquiries: Jacqueline Michelis
Bell Communications
1 855 785-1427
jacqueline.michelis@bell.caInvestor inquiries:
Thane Fotopoulos
BCE Investor Relations
(514) 870-4619
thane.fotopoulos@bell.ca


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