Bell launches 5G - and a $2.7 million research partnership with Western

MONTREAL – Bell Canada today announced the launch of its 5G wireless network, now available in Montreal, the Greater Toronto Area, Calgary, Edmonton and Vancouver. Bell's initial 5G service, riding on its AWS-3 spectrum (in the 1755-1780 MHz and 2155 to 2180 MHz range), will expand to more centres across the country “as the next-generation wireless technology grows in speed and capacity,” says its press release. The promise of 5G is great (virtual and augmented reality, artificial intelligence and machine learning, connected vehicles, smart cities and enhanced rural access, and many IoT opportunities for business and government, says the Bell...