Canada’s fastest 5G network is taking mobile speeds to new heights. Introducing 5G+.
Bell is proud to announce the launch of 5G+, the latest in network technology. Expect gaming, streaming, video calling and more of what you do online to be faster and more responsive with this next phase of 5G advancement.
Bell 5G+ is available in select cities throughout southern Ontario, with more updates of our rollout plan becoming available throughout the year. Bell will work towards offering 5G+ coverage to approximately 40% of the Canadian population by the end of 2022. Bell customers with 5G+ compatible devices and an Ultimate 45 or 50 plan will be the first to have access as it becomes available in their area.2 Until then, customers can continue to enjoy 4G, LTE and 5G speeds on Canada’s best network.3
The Bell 5G network is Canada’s most awarded network. And now, we’re making it even better. That's why, more than ever, Bell is your best choice.
PCMag names Bell as Canada’s fastest 5G network.4
On September 20, 2022, PCMag announced the results of its annual wireless network speed testing, awarding Bell with the fastest network for the third consecutive year.
GWS ranks Bell the best 5G network in Canada.
Global Wireless Solutions (GWS) conducts the most comprehensive drive test of wireless networks in Canada and reconfirmed that Bell’s network outperforms all other national wireless networks this year.5
R&S awards Bell as having Canada’s best 5G network performance.
In its 2021 Network Benchmarking campaign, Rohde & Schwarz recognizes Bell with Canada's best 5G network performance score and has ranked Bell as the fastest 5G network in Canada.6
Opensignal awards Bell as having the fastest mobile download speed in Canada.
On August 11, 2022, Bell received the Download Speed Experience award from Opensignal7 in their Canada Mobile Network Experience report.
Canada’s best network – enjoy Gigabit-Class LTE speeds.8
We’ve been enhancing our network technology to Gigabit-Class LTE speeds. This means that our network is designed to offer theoretical download speeds that exceed 1 Gbps (expect average speeds of 25–220 Mbps) with certain devices. We currently offer these speeds in cities like Kingston and Toronto (with more coming soon). Enjoy high-definition video streaming, virtual reality and downloading large files – all on the go on one of the fastest networks in the world.9
Canada’s largest LTE network.3
We cover over 34 million Canadians. Plus, we’re working to give you access to even faster speeds as we continue to roll out the LTE Advanced network. Bell’s LTE Advanced network already covers over 94% of the Canadian population.
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5G coverage
With Bell, you’ll get 5G coverage across Canada. Although the 5G network will take some time to roll out fully, it will begin with greater speeds in select cities, with more coming soon.
Introducing Voice
and Video over LTE.
Voice and Video over LTE is the next generation of voice and video calling. Now, with Voice and Video over LTE technology, you can make and receive voice and video calls with improved voice quality, and you can switch between voice and video during calls.
Voice and Video over LTE is available in select areas of Ontario, Québec, Atlantic Canada, British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and Yukon. It will expand to other regions in the near future.
Learn moreA reliable
connection.
Bell connects the vast majority of cell towers with fibre, the best network technology, to give customers a reliable connection. In addition, our in-building coverage improvements deliver a strong LTE signal. Backed by the latest network infrastructure technology, Bell also gives you access to a network offering the most cell towers connected by fibre.
Bell’s dedicated team of 7,600 network employees are continuously working to optimize our network, all with the shared goal of providing Canadians with the absolute best, most advanced mobile experience.
Traveling outside of Canada?
Bell is the first Canadian carrier to offer 5G roaming across the U.S. on select 5G devices. 5G roaming is now available in several international destinations, with more to come. See available coverage