Bell to expand wireless service for residents and businesses in New Brunswick
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- Bell and the Government of New Brunswick announce plans for 10 new wireless 4G/5G cell sites in rural and remote areas.
- Wireless expansion will expand and enhance wireless service, improving connectivity for New Brunswickers and unlocking economic opportunities throughout the province
- Bell is building on its more than $1.1 billion investment in connectivity across the province over the last 10 years.
- Bell currently operates over 515 wireless sites in New Brunswick — more than all other providers combined.
FREDERICTON, NB, Sept. 23, 2025 /CNW/ – Bell and the Government of New Brunswick today announced a joint initiative to expand wireless infrastructure across the province with plans to build 10 new wireless sites. These new sites will provide more New Brunswickers with access to Bell’s powerful 5G and 5G+ networks — improving access to healthcare, education, public safety, tourism services, and staying connected with loved ones. Expanded coverage will also support New Brunswick businesses and the province’s economy.
Today’s announcement reinforces Bell’s objective to offer the best fibre and wireless networks and deliver on its purpose to advance how people connect with each other and the world. It marks a meaningful step forward in improving connectivity for New Brunswick residents and businesses in across the province, particularly those in rural and remote communities.
Over the past decade, Bell has invested more than $1.1 billion in broadband and wireless infrastructure in New Brunswick. Bell currently operates more than 515 wireless sites in New Brunswick — more than all other providers combined — which cover 98% of the population.
“We’re proud to partner with the Government of New Brunswick to expand wireless coverage and ensure residents, businesses and visitors across the province have access to fast, reliable wireless service. This collaboration reflects Bell’s ongoing objective to work with governments under the right conditions to build projects that deliver the network reliability Canadians expect today and into the future.”
— Mark McDonald, EVP and Chief Technology Officer, Bell
“This partnership is the first step to closing the cellular coverage gaps across New Brunswick. Reliable connectivity no matter where you are in the province is necessary to ensure the timely delivery of essential services, including public safety. We are pleased that Bell has come to the table to collaborate on this initiative.”
— Honourable René Legacy, Minister of Finance and Treasury Board and Deputy Premier of New Brunswick
The 10 new wireless sites will be located in:
- Oak Hill
- Hibernia Heights (Saint John County)
- Upham
- South St. Norbert
- Grand River
- Harcourt
- Bettsburg
- McGraw Brook
- Riceville (Madawaska County)
- Saint-Quentin
Work is expected to begin in 2026.
Bell is Canada’s largest communications company1, leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we’re keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.
1 Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections.
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Certain statements made in this news release are forward-looking statements, including statements relating to our wireless network deployment plans and anticipated capital expenditures, as well as the benefits expected to result therefrom, our objectives and strategic priorities, and other statements that are not historical facts. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the “safe harbour” provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws and of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties and are based on several assumptions which give rise to the possibility that actual results or events could differ materially from our expectations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, and we caution you against relying on any of these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release describe our expectations at the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as may be required by applicable securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this news release, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements made in this news release, including our wireless network deployment plans and anticipated capital expenditures, as well as the benefits expected to result therefrom, are subject to certain risks and uncertainties and, accordingly, there can be no assurance that our wireless network deployment plans will be completed, that our anticipated capital expenditures will be made, or that the benefits expected to result therefrom will be realized. The completion of our wireless network deployment plans assumes, among others, the availability of sufficient equipment, labour and capital, and a regulatory environment that does not negatively impact these plans. However, there can be no certainty that the required equipment, labour and sources of capital will be available, or that these wireless network deployment plans will not be negatively impacted by our evolving regulatory environment, with the result that our actual wireless network deployments and capital expenditures could materially differ from current expectations. For additional information on assumptions and risks underlying certain of our forward-looking statements made in this news release, please consult BCE Inc.’s (BCE) 2024 Annual MD&A dated March 6, 2025, BCE’s 2025 First and Second Quarter MD&As dated May 7, 2025 and August 6, 2025, respectively, and BCE’s news release dated August 7, 2025 announcing its financial results for the second quarter of 2025, filed with the Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities (available at sedarplus.ca) and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at SEC.gov). These documents are also available at BCE.ca.
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