Bell's Responsibility

Through joint initiatives, partnerships and investments in technology and people, Bell is forging stronger ties with our Aboriginal neighbours. They serve Aboriginal communities through Bell Canada, Bell Aliant, Northwestel, NorthernTel and Télébec, continually expanding service access.

Arts & Culture
The imagineNATIVE Film + Media Arts Festival in Toronto promotes, advances, and fosters emerging and established Canadian Aboriginal filmmakers and media artists in an international context. Closer To Home is a new Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN) series which takes us onto reserves across Canada to experience home from a First Nations point of view. Hosted by accomplished First Nations actor and homebuilder Wayne Baker, each half hour program delivers practical 'how to' advice on a range of housing issues catering to Aboriginal people living on reserves.
As part of Bell's 2010 Olympic commitment, Bell supports the development of the Squamish Lil'wat Cultural Centre in Whistler, British Columbia. The Centre will be the first of its kind in Canada and will showcase the rich heritage and culture of the Squamish and Lil'wat Nations.
Since its inception, the Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival has become the most exciting and highly anticipated music exhibition in Central Ontario. In 2006 the festival included the fourth annual Bell Canada First Peoples' Cultural Heritage Days. Taking place at Heritage Park, the event recognized and celebrated the contribution of Aboriginal artists and their influence on Jazz and Blues Arts. Also included over the three days were Aboriginal cultural showcases, interactive displays and fine arts exhibits.
Aboriginal Voices Radio recognizes and celebrates the Aboriginal community and culture in Canada. Bell's sponsorship enabled the broadcast of music and interviews highlighting the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards (CAMA) nominees, powwow dancers and drummers, Aboriginal chefs from the on site restaurant, and celebrity performers and participants.

Sports And Recreation
Held annually for 35 years, the Little NHL (Native Hockey League) hockey tournament brings together Anishinabe hockey players from all over Ontario to participate in a five-day tournament in March. Bell sponsored the event held in Sudbury in 2006, with over 120 teams and nearly 5,000 participants contributing to its success.
The Recreation Project in Timmins, which provides youth in the James Bay coastal communities with new recreational equipment and arts & craft supplies. These communities have experienced high rates of unemployment and poverty.

Bell Mobility Introduces Mobile Contacts Backup Service

Canadian mobile operator Bell Mobility has introduced a mobile contacts backup and restore service powered by FusionOne. FusionOne’s MightyBackup service comes pre-loaded on Bell Mobility’s newest mobile phones - such as the LG Musiq and Samsung r610 - and safeguards users’ mobile phone address books and restores the information if the phone is lost, stolen, damaged, or upgraded.
We are very pleased to introduce FusionOne’s comprehensive address book backup and restore services to Canada," said Nauby Jacob, director, product development, Bell Mobility. "They provide clients the peace of mind of knowing that the content of their mobile address book is protected and retrievable whenever they need it."Bell Mobility is offering the MightyBackup service to its clients under the name of Backup Manager for a price of CDN $3.00 per month. Bell Mobility’s Backup Manager provides address book protection against loss or damage to a mobile phone and easy migration of contacts when users want to upgrade their phones. In addition, with the pre-installation of Backup Manager onto the handset, more subscribers can access the service and ensure protection for their mobile phone address books. The deployment of the backup service by Bell Mobility marks a number of "firsts" for MightyBackup, such as the first Canadian deployment of the service, the first commercial deployment of MightyBackup on the Java platform, the first deployment of MightyBackup pre-installed on a handset, the first fully integrated billing system, and the first multi-language support deployment (English and French)."We are excited to add Bell, with its base of over six million mobile clients, to our growing list of global customers," said Rick Onyon, founder of FusionOne. "The increased value of backup services is evident in the continued growth and momentum we are experiencing as a company. Now, with the availability of MightyBackup on the Java platform, as well as the ability to pre-install the service directly onto the handset, we believe that Bell Mobility’s Backup Manager will be a very popular service."

New Unlimited Full Track Music 1

Full Track Music lets you access and download full-length songs to your Bell mobile phone, no matter where you are whenever you want!

• Choose from up to 1.5 million tracks - the largest selection of mobile music in Canada!


• Listen to previews before you buy.


• Browse recommendations based on your personal preferences.


• Get the latest info on new releases, what's hot and featured artists

Pricing options:
New Unlimited Full Track Music 1
Price: $15/month + Unlimited Mobile Browser service
For about the price of one CD a month, get access to a huge variety of songs and artists from the most popular titles to classics from a selection of genres.
*New for Unlimited Full Track Music subscribers: you can now download full-length albums, read your favourite artist's bio and album reviews!

Give the gift that benefits you both

Much as I love cellphones, I don’t think I’ve ever thought of them as suitable Valentine’s gifts. Nonetheless, all of the carriers seem to be making romantic overtures to potential customers in the run-up to the 14th, and Bell Mobility is no different. Their loving line-up includes two Motorola’s - the KRZR K1m and the ROKR Z6m - the BlackBerry Pearl 8130, white HTC Touch and double-flipping Samsung u740.
With prices starting from $0 (assuming you take out a new contract, of course), make sure your loved-one doesn’t see the receipt because spending nothing on a gift is usually looked at as less than romantic. What’s more pleasant is the current Bell promotion which gets you up to three months of unlimited local talk-time when you activate the handset.

I have been waiting for this

I think anyone could benefit from the use of this amazing new product.

Surf like you're at home, away from home! Now you can enjoy a portable Internet connection that travels with you from home to work and everywhere in between.
Access the Internet in 124 cities across Canada, anywhere you find a plug.
Get online in 3 easy steps - No software installation required!
Experience speeds of up to 53x faster than dial-up1.
Download, send and receive large files, streaming videos, music and more - on the go.

Sweet collection of phones for an even sweeter price

Get the Music Box for $49.95.*Order any of these stereo Bluetooth phones or devices and get the Music Box for $49.95.* Download music to your phone. Play the music through your Music Box. Repeat. You'll have everything you need to play your mobile music out loud:
Mobile Bluetooth enabled speaker system
2GB memory card
Detachable headset with built-in rechargeable battery
Carrying case
Stereo earbudsNow that's music to our ears. Hurry, before they're gone! For more information, please visit a Bell store or call 1 800 667-0123.

Bell Cares

Bell extends its support in the fight against online child pornography with new funding for Cybertip.ca

$750,000 pledge helps launch the Canadian Centre for Child Protection

OTTAWA, Jan. 29 2008 --
Bell today announced its renewed commitment to Cybertip.ca as the Founding Partner of the newly created Canadian Centre for Child Protection (CCCP), launched in Ottawa today by Cybertip.ca.
With funding of $750,000 over three years, Bell's contribution will support the essential services provided by Cybertip.ca, increase public awareness and prevention through national campaigns, help continue innovative initiatives such as Cleanfeed Canada and produce the Cybertip.ca Child
Protection Series. In addition, Bell will be recognized as the Founding Partner of the newly created Canadian Centre for Child Protection.
The CCCP is a charitable organization dedicated to the safety of all children. As Canada's leader in child safety and protection programs, education and advocacy, the centre advises and raises awareness on best practices related to prevention strategies to reduce online sexual exploitation of children and improve their safety. The centre delivers two national programs, Cybertip.ca and Kids in the Know.
"Bell's commitment to fighting online child pornography dates back to 2002 when we helped launch Cybertip.ca," said Mirko Bibic, Chief - Regulatory Affairs, Bell Canada. "Since then Bell has continued and extended its support with funding totalling more than $1.5 million, including today's announcement to fund the Canadian Centre for Child Protection."
In the last five years, Cybertip.ca has averaged more than 800 reports of online sexual exploitation of children per month. These reports have resulted in 30 arrests, 2,800 websites being shut down, and at least five children being rescued.
"We are very grateful to Bell Canada for their dedication and commitment to the protection of children. Their generous contribution and support will enable the Canadian Centre for Child Protection to carry out its critical work," said Ms. McDonald, Executive Director of the Centre.
As Canada's leading ISP, Bell supports several initiatives promoting the responsible use of the Internet, including the Bell Cyber Abuse Research Project at the University of Toronto, Be Web Aware, the Media Awareness Network and Kids Help Phone.

http://www.bce.ca/en/news/releases/comspon/2008/01/29/74593.html

Bell offers anytime, anywhere messaging with new Online Voice Mail and Text to Landline services

TORONTO, Ontario, Feb. 4 2008 -- Bell Canada today announced the availability of two new services, Online Voice Mail and Text to Landline messaging, that allow Bell customers to stay seamlessly connected to their personal messages anytime and anywhere.
  Online Voice Mail allows Bell Home Phone clients to retrieve voice messages online as an audio file attachment from any computer in the world with an Internet connection. The Text to Landline service offered by Bell Mobility allows clients to send text messages to any landline phone, including Bell Home Phone.
  "By combining three of our most sought-after services, including home phone, wireless and Internet, Bell is making it easier and more efficient for our clients to stay connected with family, friends and colleagues," said Kevin Crull, President, Bell Residential Services. "These new services further our commitment to delivering the Bell Better Home, offering our clients the ultimate in reliability, simplicity and accessibility."

  Online Voice Mail

  With Online Voice Mail, messages can be easily accessed and managed through a secured web portal. Clients can also receive real time notifications of new home phone messages via email or text message on their Bell mobile phone. Online Voice Mail is available for as little as $3 per month.

  Online Voice Mail includes the following features:
- Listen, delete and download voice mail directly from any computer with an Internet connection    
- Send voice mail in the form of a WAV file to any email address automatically    
- Toll Free access to voice mail over the phone anywhere in Canada   
- Get up to four separate mailboxes for family or roommates    
- Mailbox capacity of 50 messages    
- New or skipped messages saved for 45 days    >>

 Text to Landline

  The Text to Landline Service offered by Bell Mobility enables clients to send text messages to any landline phone. Text messages are converted into an automated voice message delivered to the recipient's phone. The message can then be heard live or is sent to voicemail if the call is received by an answering machine or voicemail. A confirmation message is sent to the sender indicating whether the message was successfully delivered to a live person or a voicemail system.
  If delivered to a person, the recipient will have the option to respond immediately by sending a voice message back to the original sender, who automatically receives a notification message. The Text to Landline service works with any landline in Canada or the US. Regular text messaging rates apply.
  For more information on Bell messaging services, please visit bell.ca

Bell and Olympics 2010

Bell’s participation as a partner with the Vancouver Organizing Committee for the 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games (VANOC) will:

• Help make the 2010 Olympic Winter Games relevant to all of Canada
• Extend the 2010 Games beyond just a 17-day event in February 2010
• Create legacies for the region and for sport and young people across Canada.

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If you are looking for an nice HD setup that is reliable, make Bell your first stop!!! Who's going to complain about recieving two month of free high definition TV. Act now and be sure that you will see significant savings!!!

Bells Most Popular Phone

BlackBerry® Pearl™ 8130 smartphone

One of the world's smallest smartphones, the BlackBerry® Pearl™ is the ultimate combination of brains and beauty.Special offer: Get the BlackBerry 8130 Pearl II for $99.95 when activating an Email, Internet and Voice plan (minimum value of $25/month) or any voice rate plan (minimum value of $20/month) with an Email & Internet feature (minimum value of $15/month) on a 3-year contract. See stores for details. Offer ends February 14, 2008.

Check out these Specs!!

• Phone, email, SMS, browser, and organiser
  2.0 megapixel camera with flash, zoom and video capture
  Media Player with stereo Bluetooth and 3.5 mm headset support
  Windows Live™ Messenger and Facebook-capable
  GPS Nav-capable with turn-by-turn directions
  High speed enabled
  Included in the box: Standard battery, travel charger, stereo headset, BlackBerry Desktop Software CD, quick-start guide.

My New Phone

I just picked up a new Bell Cell Phone last week. It is so neat. Check it out! It includes:

• Music, movies, TV1.3 megapixel camera and video camera


• Bluetooth®


• Expandable memory


• Speakerphone


• Access the intuitive Bell user interface right from your phone


• Personalize your user interface by selecting the services you want displayed


• Quick and direct access to all your favourite services

Samsung r610 Mobile Phone Boasts Custom Interface, Phonebook Back-Up
By: Christine Persaud Published: 1/2/2008 11:17:34 AM

Samsung’s new r610 mobile phone lets customers access their favourite applications and services using a custom interface developed by Bell Mobility. Personalized “bubbles” appear on screen providing data streams of information like weather or recent news headlines.

The phone also includes a phonebook back-up manager that lets customers back-up their contact lists via a desktop web portal. Updates to the list can be managed and stored through the portal, then wirelessly synchronized with the phone. The back-up manager will cost $3/mo.

Additionally, Samsung’s r610 boasts access to Bell’s multimedia services, including Full Track Music, mobile movies and TV, Sirius satellite radio, and picture and video messaging; plus a Web browser, with the ability to instantly access e-mail, and Websites like Facebook and YouTube. It also provides a 1.3 MP digital camera with flash, camcorder, stereo Bluetooth, expandable memory, and speakerphone capability.

“Providing clients with advanced services is a key element in our strategy to deliver an exceptional wireless experience,” said Adel Bazerghi, Vice President, Products at Bell Mobility. “The new user interface lets clients customize their home screen to suit their interests and needs, and the backup manager eliminates any risk of losing their valuable contact information.”

Samsung’s r610 is available through Bell Mobility for as little as $99.95 on a three-year contract.
For more information, visit www.bell.ca/wireless.

Bell and CBC deliver Olympics to mobile phones

By John ⋅ February 1, 2008 ⋅

If you have service with Bell and love watching the Olympics. This is great news for you. Bell announced an agreement with CBC/Radio-Canada to deliver CBC/Radio-Canada coverage of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Summer Games to Bell your mobile phone, digital satellite television and Internet.

This service will be available to Bell customers across Canada in forms ranging from video streaming on mobile phones to full High Definition television feeds of specific sports during the 2008 Summer Games.

Scott Moore and Executive Director at CBC Sports said “This agreement represents an opportunity for Canadians to receive exclusive CBC/Radio-Canada Olympic Games coverage at home, at work or on the go.” In addition, Loring Phinney, Bell Vice President for Corporate & Olympic Marketing said “Bell knows that Canadians love the Olympic Games and we are eager to ensure our customers have the best access possible to Beijing this summer.”

http://mobilesyrup.com/2008/02/01/bell-and-cbc-deliver-olympics-to-mobile-phones/

6141 High Definition (HD) satellite receiver available

The new 6141 HD digital satellite receiver delivers seamless surfing between standard and hi-def channels, an enhanced electronic programming guide (EPG) with options to view up to nine channels, and three hours of scheduling per page plus state-of-art HDMI interface for superior audio/video connection. Additional features of the 6141 HD receiver include access to interactive television (iTV), Caller ID on your TV that displays the names and phone number of people of incoming calls, and USB 2.0 and Ethernet connectivity for future applications and hardware. For more information on High Definition television in Canada, and ExpressVu digital television products and services, please visit bell.ca/tv

Bell Mobiltiy goes live with White HTC Touch

Bell Mobility picks up white HTC Touch
The HTC Touch can be considered an enigmatic device in Canada. See, data rates used to be unfathomable. There were all sorts of stories going around about outlandish bills from Rogers Wireless for what most Americans would consider a temperate use of mobile data. But Bell changed the paradigm up north when they introduced the HTC Touch with a $7 monthly data plan. Now they’re prettying up the device, offering it in a bright, bright white.
Isn’t it purty? I dig the sleek model, though I’m a bit disappointed that it won’t have any GPS hardware. South of the Canadian border, Verizon will be carrying a GPS function on the Touch, which should be available sometime in February.
It’s basically the same device as the regular, gray Touch, offering the Windows Mobile platfrom, Bluetooth, 2 megapixel camera…
It’ll cost you just $99.95, but that’s with a three-year agreement. if you’re not so good with commitment, you can get it for two years, one year, or contract-free, though the price will increase with each level. The no contract Touch is $399.99.

Check out these new products at Bell

Jabra BT620S Bluetooth stereo headset

Price:
$149.95 Easily switch from music to talk! Enjoy unmatched freedom and convenience with this wireless headset, compatible with all your Bluetooth® devices.

Jabra A320S Bluetooth USB adapter
Price:
$39.95 Wirelessly play music stored on your computer through stereo Bluetooth® headsets – up to 100 m away! Jabra A125S Bluetooth iPod adapter
Price:
$69.95 Listen to your iPod tunes through a Bluetooth® stereo headset for a totally wireless listening experience.

Bell's Interactive TV

Bell ExpressVu Extends Lead in Interactive TV Programming Offering Canada's First Interactive Games and Trivia Services

TORONTO,April 12 2002 --Bell ExpressVu, Canada's leader in digital home entertainment, today launched two new interactive TV services (iTV), extending its lead in interactive programming. In addition to Bell ExpressVu's existing Interactive Weather service, customers with a model 3100 or a Personal Video Recorder (PVR) set-top box can now enjoy a variety of exciting games and trivia challenges.
"Bell ExpressVu is excited to offer two more exclusive entertainment choices to our customers," said Stuart Morris, Vice President of Marketing and Sales for Bell ExpressVu. "We are changing the way they watch TV and providing the ultimate TV experience. Our Personal Video Recorder allows you to watch what you want when you want and now with our new iTV services you become an active participant instead of just a spectator," said Mr. Morris.
Bell ExpressVu and Visiware, a European based, leading interactive TV company that manages interactive TV game services worldwide, have teamed up to provide Bell ExpressVu customers with Canada's first interactive game-oriented TV services, Ludi TV. Ludi TV offers over 40 game titles for the family. Bell ExpressVu launches the service with Carrot Mania, a fun game designed for kids, Golf, Strike an advanced bowling game, 3 Pointer for the true basketball fan and Solitaire. Ludi TV is available for only $4.99 per month for 5 games with titles rotating every two weeks. Customers can enjoy a free test-drive.

Bell ExpressVu also introduced i Trivia, the new trivia service, designed by Bell ExpressVu, displays trivia questions provided by NTN Interactive Network Inc., the familiar and popular trivia service found in many restaurants and sports bars across Canada. NTN Interactive Network Inc. is the exclusive licensee of NTN Communications, Inc. (AMEX:NTN) a leading producer and programmer of interactive television, on-line and Internet entertainment. For only $1.99 per month, trivia fans can practice their trivia skills with a wide selection of questions in 6 categories ranging from entertainment to sports to Canadian trivia. Bell ExpressVu customers can find the new services on the on-screen Program Guide by selecting channel 276 for Ludi TV and channel for 277 for i Trivia.
"Bell ExpressVu is the leader in digital TV and offers its customers the latest in digital home entertainment; it's a natural progression for ExpressVu to introduce the first in many new and exclusive iTV services." Said Jason Anderson, Marketing Manager for iTV at Bell ExpressVu.
With more than 1,000,000 subscribers, Bell ExpressVu is Canada's leader in digital home entertainment and broadcasts more than 275 video digital channels to an 18-inch dish - the smallest in Canada. Bell ExpressVu was launched in September 1997 and since then has become the largest and fastest- growing direct-to-home broadcast company in Canada. Bell ExpressVu is a limited partnership, wholly owned by BCE Inc.

Bell brings the Personal Video Recorder to more Canadians

First Canadian provider to include PVR in all service bundles

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 21 2008 -- Bell Canada today announced theinclusion of its Personal Video Recorder (PVR) - the country's most advanced -in all of its new Bell Better Home(TM) service bundles. Consumers can nowenjoy home phone, Internet and digital television from Bell, including a PVR,for one affordable monthly price. Bell is the first provider in Canada to include a PVR in all its servicebundles, including its lowest priced packages. "PVRs have become one of the most sought-after devices for the home andBell is making it easier than ever for Canadians to enjoy their uniquebenefits," said Kevin Crull, President, Bell Residential Services. "In everyone of our Bell Better Home service bundles, we offer consumers the best PVRsin Canada with the largest recording capacity and exclusive features to takecomplete control of their TV viewing experience." PVRs have quickly become the preferred device by consumers to record andmanage their favourite TV programming. Bell offers a selection of PVRs thatboast a sleek design and a host of advanced features, unmatched by any otherprovider in Canada. << - Up to 200 hours of recording capacity, including the ability to record HD programming - One-button recording directly from the 9-day on-screen programming guide - Pause and replay live TV and stop a show for up to 60 minutes - Skip through commercials with an exclusive 30-second skip-forward button >> Bell Better Home service bundles are available to both new and existingBell customers, starting at just $79.95 per month for home phone, Internet,and digital TV, always including a PVR. For more information about the BellBetter Home, please visit www.bell.ca/betterhome or call310-HOME. About Bell Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers withsolutions to all their communications needs, including telephone services,wireless communications, high-speed Internet, digital television and voiceover IP. Bell also offers integrated information and communications technology(ICT) services to businesses and governments, and is the Virtual ChiefInformation Officer (VCIO) to small and medium businesses (SMBs). Bell isproud to be a Premier National Partner and the exclusive CommunicationsPartner to the Vancouver 2010 Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games. Bell iswholly owned by BCE Inc. For information on Bell's products and services,please visit http://www.bell.ca/. For corporate information on BCE, pleasevisithttp://www.bce.ca/.For further information: For media inquiries, please contact: JasonLaszlo, Bell Media Relations, (416) 353-4135, 1-888-482-0809,jason.laszlo@bell.ca

Bell Mobility adds the Motorola ROKR Z6m

If you live in Canada and were looking for a decent more than a decent music-enabled phone, you’ll be glad to know Bell Mobility is now offering Motorola’s music-optimized ROKR Z6m handset. Aside from the music-playback, Moto’s slider device also packs a 2 megapixel camera, stereo Bluetooth support (A2DP), and also the standard microSD memory card slot. Pair this baby with some cool wireless headsets like lets say also Motorola’s ROKR S9 and you have a perfect combination for your daily workout.

Check it out at: http://www.intomobile.com/2007/11/10/bell-mobility-adds-the-motorola-rokr-z6m.html

Blackberry Pearl Offered in Red by Bell Mobility

Friday January 25, 2008 12:51 PM CST - By: Michael Kwan
I'm pretty sure that this isn't a (PRODUCT) RED device, but that hasn't stopped Bell Mobility from dressing up the BlackBerry Pearl in a new red casing. Just in time for Valentine's Day -- it's probably cheaper than a dozen roses on February 14th -- the red BlackBerry Pearl boasts the same feature set as its not so red counterparts.What this means is that you still get to navigate through the propriety BlackBerry menu system using that cool illuminated trackball thing. You still get to fire off emails and text messages using the integrated SureType keyboard. And you still get to snap spur of the moment photos with the 2.0 megapixel camera. Oh, and and it's got integrated GPS too.No word on price, but I'd imagine that Bell won't be adding a red premium to this particular handset. I could be wrong through.

Take a peek at this styling phone at this link: http://www.mobilemag.com/content/100/340/C14419/

Hello World

Hello World.

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