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Aliant sees modest Q3 growth

HALIFAX - Bell Aliant grew operating revenue 0.8% to $815.3 million for their third quarter, compared to the same period a year ago, the company said in a release this week. The growth came primarily from Information Technology (IT) and Internet revenues which offsetting declines in local, long distance and other revenues. The company press release also announced a long-term agreement with controlling shareholder Bell Canada to provide an enhanced transport network connecting Bell Mobility's cell sites in Atlantic Canada and regions of Ontario and Quebec. This investment will add "HSPA" technology to the existing network, and support Bell's nation-wide...