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Bell applauds government commitment to next generation 5G wireless5G network development a key part of Bell's lead in global wireless innovation MONTRÉAL, March 20, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today applauded the announcement by the federal, Québec and Ontario governments of their commitment to position Canada as a global leader in 5G (Fifth Generation) wireless technology. As the country's primary driver of broadband communications innovation, Bell shares the governments' objective to enhance economic growth through the development and deployment of 5G. "Bell is setting the pace in advancing wireless network coverage, speed and quality. We've made great strides in testing our 5G network readiness, developing standards at the international level, and building the connected home, vehicle and smart city applications that will take full advantage of the 5G opportunity," said George Cope, President and CEO of BCE Inc. and Bell Canada. "As a company with the scale and dedication to ensure Canada competes in broadband communications at the international level, Bell commends the federal, Ontario and Québec governments for embracing the growth and prosperity opportunities represented by next-generation 5G technology." Bell invests more than $4 billion in capital annually in wireless and fibre network and service development, including more than half a billion dollars in Canadian R&D, and has achieved a number of firsts in mobile technology innovation: Canada's first 5G trials WTTH deployment Maximizing 4G LTE Bell has also developed a new LTE-M network to improve the efficiency of Internet of Things (IoT) devices by enabling very low power consumption and better coverage in underground and other hard to reach locations. Smart houses, cities and cars: Bell IoT innovation Bell has developed a wide range of telematics services for Hyundai and Kia vehicles; an automated IoT solution to improve planning and sustainability at the Henry of Pelham Estate Winery in partnership with BeWhere Technologies and Huawei; an Echologics water leak detection system for the City of Medicine Hat; and a partnership with Icicle Technologies to improve safety for Canada's food industry with IoT solutions. Bell and the City of Kingston recently partnered for the first deployment of Bell's Smart City platform. The project will provide a series of connected IoT applications to collect data in real time to enhance operational efficiency and improve services for residents, businesses and visitors. About Bell The Bell Let's Talk initiative promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let's Talk Day and provides significant funding for community care and access, research and workplace initiatives. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.
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