Cable / Telecom News

Bell not pursuing deal

MONTREAL – Bell Canada said today that despite a story in the Globe and Mail this morning speculating a U.S. private equity firm may take the telco private, that the company is not currently in any such negotiations, nor does it intend to go that route.“At the request of the TSX Market Regulation Services, BCE today issued a statement to confirm the fact that there are no ongoing discussions being held with any private equity investor with respect to any privatization of the Company or any similar transaction. BCE further stated the company has no current intention to pursue such...