Bell this week announced the rollout of its Tri-band LTE Advanced (LTE-A) network service, delivering mobile data speeds of up to 290 Megabits per second (Mbps). By leveraging 700 MHz spectrum assets for Tri-band LTE-A, Bell claims that it is the first wireless carrier in North America with network technology that can deliver mobile broadband speeds up to 290 Mbps (expected average 12 to 87 Mbps).
Bell's customers in Halifax, Hamilton, Oakville and Toronto will be the first to enjoy these enhanced data speeds with the new Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Samsung Galaxy Note5 smartphones.
According to Bell, its LTE coverage now covers 93% of the national population, providing data speeds ranging from 75 Mbps to 150 Mbps (expected average download speeds of 12 to 40 Mbps). The Operator is targeting to increase its coverage to more than 98% by the end of 2015, extending its LTE service to small towns and remote communities, including Canada's North.
Blaik Kirby, President of Bell Mobility
With Bell's Tri-band LTE-Advanced network, these latest Samsung smartphones can take full advantage of the fastest mobile technology available anywhere in North America. Tri-band LTE-A is a turbo boost for data-intensive activities such as streaming HD video, playing graphics-intense multiplayer games, or downloading large business files. Executing our commitment to lead the development of Canadian broadband communications, Bell is proud to be first to make these enhanced mobile speeds available to consumers and business customers.
