• Bell Pure Fibre Internet and 5G wireless networks dominate Ookla®'s Speedtest Awards^TM
• Bell Internet earns nPerf top ranking for streaming performance
• Bell retains Brandspark distinction as Canada's most trusted communications provider

MONTRÉAL, Jan. 15, 2026 /CNW/ - Bell today announced it has once again been recognized as Canada's Fastest Internet and wireless provider, earning top marks across multiple categories from Ookla®, nPerf and Brandspark. For Canadians, that means lightning-fast downloads, smooth streaming and next-level gaming, powered by Bell's fibre and 5G networks

These independent assessments confirm Bell's network leadership – aligned with its strategic priority to deliver the best fibre Internet and 5G networks.

Key Highlights

• Canada's fastest Internet: Bell Pure Fibre Internet was named Canada's Fastest Internet for the sixth consecutive reporting period in Ookla®'s Q3-Q4 2025 Speedtest Awards™. Bell Pure Fibre also received Best Internet, Best Internet Service Provider Gaming Experience and Top-Rated Internet honours from Ookla® – underscoring Bell's superior performance.¹

• Canada's fastest wireless: Bell 5G secured top honours from Ookla® as Canada's Fastest and Best 5G wireless network, along with awards for Best 5G Gaming Experience, Fastest Mobile Network, and Best Mobile Gaming Experience. These wins showcase Bell's mobile technology leadership – delivering robust gaming experiences, next-level streaming and future-ready AI experiences. ²

• Best streaming performance: Bell earned recognition from nPerf, an internationally recognized comprehensive network testing and analysis organization, which ranked Bell Internet as Best Internet for Streaming Performance. This recognition reflects Bell's focus on providing high-quality internet which allows for seamless, high-resolution streaming to our customers.³

• Most trusted communications provider: Bell remains Canada's Most Trusted Communications Provider as recognized by BrandSpark International. Additionally, BrandSpark awarded Bell Most Trusted High-Speed Internet for the sixth consecutive year, as well as individual Most Trusted recognitions for TV, cellular and home phone services⁴.

For more details about Bell Pure Fibre Internet, please visit Bell.ca/Internet. To learn more about 5G and 5G+ wireless, please visit Bell.ca/network.

Quotes 

"For Bell, connection is everything. These awards reflect our commitment to delivering customers the best fibre and wireless networks -- so Canadians can work, stream, game and keep in touch with confidence. We're proud to lead the way in keeping Canadians connected to what matters most."

-       Blaik Kirby, Group President, Consumer and Small Business, Bell

"On behalf of Ookla, it's an honor to recognize Bell as the Most Awarded service provider in Canada. For the 2H 2025 period, Bell and Bell Pure Fibre received 9 Speedtest Awards for mobile and fixed network performance, including Canada's Best Fixed Network, Best 5G Network, Fastest Fixed Network and Fastest Mobile Network. Bell's dedication to innovation through 5G+ and Wi-Fi 7 is evidence of their industry-leading connectivity. We congratulate them on this significant achievement and are excited to see their continued progress."

-       Stephen Bye, President and CEO of Ookla, a division of Ziff Davis.

"Bell Internet delivers exceptional performance in Canada, leading across all indicators in the 2025 nPerf broadband barometer with a particularly strong showing in video streaming quality."

-       Sébastien de Rosbo, Managing Director, nPerf

"Trust is the foundation of strong consumer relationships, and Bell Canada has demonstrated its leadership by earning five BrandSpark Most Trusted Awards: in Internet & Wi-Fi, Cellular, TV, and Home Phone as well as Most Trusted Communications Provider overall in Canada. This recognition is a testament to Bell's commitment to delivering standout, reliable and quality telecommunications services to Canadians. Congratulations to the entire Bell team on this well-earned, and 100% consumer-voted distinction."

-       Robert Levy, President, BrandSpark International

About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications company⁵, leading the way in advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. By delivering next-generation technology that leverages cloud-based and AI-driven solutions, we're keeping customers connected, informed and entertained while enabling businesses to compete on the world stage. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca.

Media inquiries: 
Patricia Garcia
media@bell.ca

Investor inquiries:
Krishna Somers
krishna.somers@bell.ca

SOURCE Bell Canada (MTL)