1880-2020

Discover Bell's
history of connecting
Canadians

Connect to our rich history

Engage with Bell’s history through different timelines.

Corporate
highlights

Learn about decisions that made Bell a leading communications company.

Technological
achievements

Discover Bell innovations, from the Blake magneto wall telephone to 5G.

Pioneers and
leaders

Read about the achievements of notable leaders.

Logos

See the evolution of our corporate logo over the decades.

Explore timelines

Discover stories

Paving the way for Bell Aliant

An early history of the telephone in Atlantic Canada.

Bell MTS

An early history of Bell in Manitoba.

We Remember-WWI

Honouring those who served during World War I.

We Remember-WWII

Recognizing the Bell team’s courage and sacrifice.

The outdoor phone booth

Part of the Canadian landscape since 1945.

Your new dial telephone

New technology enables calls without the help of an operator.

The Telephone Pavilion at Expo ‘67

Bell innovation and expertise on display at World’s Fair in Montréal.

The Princess phone

Iconic design becomes a staple in Canadian homes: “It’s little, it’s lovely, it lights.”

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