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Bell is delivering for Canadians by expanding and enhancing wireless service

This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled "Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements" later in this news release.

Bell is expanding and enhancing its wireless footprint, which already covers 99 per cent of the population
Improvements planned for over 220 communities across Canada by early 2026
Bell's improved service will benefit millions of customers, making it easier to stay connected

MONTREAL, Sept. 25, 2025 /CNW/ - Bell today announced that it is expanding and enhancing wireless service in 224 communities across Canada by early 2026. This includes building new towers and upgrading existing infrastructure to improve connectivity and provide customers with more reliable streaming, faster download speeds, higher quality video calls and cutting-edge AI applications.

Work is already underway in urban, rural and northern communities. These enhancements will deliver better coverage, faster speeds and greater reliability – helping Canadians stay connected, stream and game seamlessly and enjoy high-quality video calls.

Since 2020, Bell has invested nearly $24 billion in its wireless and Pure Fibre networks to expand connectivity and deliver faster, more reliable service to Canadians. Today, Bell's wireless network provides coverage to over 99 per cent of the population, with 89 per cent of the population having access to 5G/5G+ services.

"Bell is executing on our strategic priorities to deliver the best wireless networks and put customers first. By investing in more than 220 communities this year, we're expanding coverage, enhancing performance and giving more Canadians access to the country's best and fastest 5G+ network¹. These improvements mean faster speeds, smoother streaming and a more reliable experience wherever Canadians live and work."

- Mark McDonald, EVP, Chief Technology Officer, Bell Canada

About Bell

Bell is Canada's largest communications company², 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.

¹Bell's 5G and 5G+ networks were recognized by Global Wireless Solutions (GWS) as the fastest and best in Canada in its 2024 nationwide assessment of 5G networks. Independent testing by GWS from February to November 2024 ranked Bell's 5G and 5G+ networks highest among Canadian national wireless carriers. GWS OneScoreTM rankings for 5G+ performance and speeds are based on testing while actively using 3500 MHz spectrum.

² Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections.

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Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements made in this news release are forward-looking statements, including statements relating to our network upgrade and deployment plans and anticipated capital expenditures, as well as the benefits expected to result therefrom, our 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 network upgrade and 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 network upgrade and 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 network upgrade and 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 network upgrade and deployment plans will not be negatively impacted by our evolving regulatory environment, with the result that our actual network upgrades and 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.

SOURCE Bell Canada (MTL)

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1. As the Incumbent Local Exchange Carrier Bell Canada provides local exchange service to most MDUs in Ontario and Quebec.

2. Service is provided under Bell Canada's CRTC approved "Terms of Service" and no other written access agreements exist for these buildings.

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1. À titre d'entreprise de services locaux titulaire, Bell Canada offre le service local à la plupart des ILM du Québec et de l'Ontario. Le service est fourni en vertu des « modalités de service » de Bell Canada qui sont approuvées par le CRTC, et aucune autre entente d'accès n'existe pour ces immeubles.

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4. À titre d'entreprise de services locaux titulaire, Bell MTS offre le service local à la plupart des ILM au Manitoba. Le service est fourni en vertu des « modalités de service » de Bell MTS qui sont approuvées par le CRTC, et aucune autre entente d'accès n'existe pour ces immeubles.