Our Network
Canada’s fastest 5G network is taking mobile speeds to new heights. Introducing 5G+.
Bell is proud to offer 5G+ in Winnipeg, St. Andrews, East St. Paul and Headingley. Bell 5G+ (which leverages the 3500 MHz spectrum) offers the latest in network technology. Expect more immersive video, gaming experiences and more of what you do online to be faster and more responsive with this next phase of 5G advancement.
The Bell 5G+ network is Canada’s most advanced network. And now, we’re making it even better with 5G+ coverage, which is available to over 51% of the Canadian population today2 and will continue to expand over time.
Learn more about the benefits of 5G and 5G+One of the fastest networks in the world4
Stream, download, browse and share at blazing-fast speeds from coast to coast. With Bell, you can access peak theoretical download speeds of up to 1 Gbps (expect average speeds between 18–115 Mbps). Plus, with LTE Advanced – the gold standard in network technology – we consistently deliver faster speeds in more places than any other network.
Next-generation LTE Advanced network
On the Bell network, you’ll get faster access to data, download large files faster, watch movies and enjoy next-gen VR with less buffering, and more.
Check out our LTE Advanced coverageA reliable connection
Bell connects the vast majority of cell towers with fibre, the best network technology, to give customers a reliable connection. In addition, our in-building coverage improvements deliver a strong LTE signal. Backed by the latest network infrastructure technology, Bell also gives you access to a network offering the most cell towers connected by fibre.
Bell’s dedicated team of 7,600 network employees are continuously working to optimize our network, all with the shared goal of providing Canadians with the absolute best, most advanced mobile experience.
Traveling outside of Canada?
Bell is the first Canadian carrier to offer 5G roaming across the U.S. on select 5G devices. 5G roaming is now available in several international destinations, with more to come.
See available coverageInternet traffic management practices (ITMP) for Bell Mobility. Speed and signal strength may vary due to traffic, topography, environmental conditions and other factors, like Bell’s management of network resources, using methods which include Internet traffic management practices. See bell.ca/ITMP.
*5G available in select major areas of Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, Winnipeg, the Greater Toronto Area, Montreal and more. See bell.ca/5G.
- Based on a third party score (Global Wireless Solutions OneScore™) calculated using wireless network testing in Canada against other national wireless networks of combined data, voice, reliability and network coverage. ↩
- 5G/5G+ access requires a compatible device. See bell.ca/5G for coverage. Speed, performance and whether a device uses the 5G/5G+ network depend on various factors including: rate plan, topography, environmental conditions, current serving radio conditions at a given location and whether a device is actively using data. Access is subject to Bell’s management of network resources, using methods which include Internet traffic management practices. See bell.ca/ITMP. ↩
- Based on a third party score (Global Wireless Solutions OneScore™) calculated using wireless network testing in Canada against other national wireless networks. ↩
- Rankings are based on the Tutela crowd-sourced data collection across the entirety of Canada for "Average Downlink Throughput", data collection period for the report [September 1, 2019 to February 29, 2020]. Data collected from ~175,000 daily unique smartphone users in Canada when the smartphone is in the coverage area of the respective network. Your experiences may vary. Tutela Reports are prepared independently by Tutela. Please visit www.tutela.com for details. ↩