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Bell Aliant debuts 170/30 Mbps FTTH service

Published on November 2, 2010 By Don

As it continues to ramp up its Fiber to the Home (FTTH) network presence, Bell Aliant (Toronto: BA-UN.TO) has decided to launch a 170/30 Mbps version of its FibreOP Internet service.
Unlike fellow Canadian operator Bell Canada’s (NYSE: BCE) Fibe servic…

Bell Aliant turns to GENBAND to power up its UC service suite

Published on October 25, 2010 By Don

Bell Aliant (Toronto: BA-UN.TO) has employed GENBAND to advance its unified communications (UC) drive for its business customer base. The Canadian service provider will leverage GENBAND’s C20 Converged Softswitch and A2 Converged Application Server for its Total Office bundle, which offers business customers fully managed Internet access, Centrex voice, dedicated technical support in addition to [...]

Bell Aliant brings FTTH to Prince Edward Island

Published on September 30, 2010 By Don

Bell Aliant (Toronto: BA-UN.TO) continues to make good on its Fiber to the Home (FTTH) service ambitions, and its extension of its ‘FibreOP’ service to Prince Edward Island is certainly an example of that trend. Funded by a $19.4 million investment program, Bell Aliant will connect 30,000 homes and businesses in Charlottetown and Summerside. The [...]

Bell Canada enhances video play by acquiring CTV

Published on September 13, 2010 By Don

Bell Canada’s parent BCE (NYSE: BCE) is so bullish on its video prospects that it’s plunking down $2.9 billion to buy up Canada’s largest private broadcaster CTV. Under the terms of the agreement, BCE will purchase the remaining 85 percent stake it does not already own in CT with $1.65 billion in debt. What attracted [...]

Bell Aliant: Q2 revenues down, but retains bullish outlook on FTTH, IP services

Published on July 29, 2010 By Don

Bell Aliant (Toronto: BA-UN.TO) once again is feeling the industry-wide impact of landline loss in the second quarter, but the service provider remains confident that its ongoing investments in Fiber to the Home (FTTH) and IP will pay off. During the quarter, Bell Aliant’s operating revenues declined $31 million compared to Q2 2009. The service [...]