Cable / Telecom News

Bell offers free TV, cancels residential Internet overage fees, for the holidays


MONTREAL – Bell Canada announced today it will be waiving residential Internet overage fees until January 4 while also offering a variety of free television programming across multiple media platforms.

“I’m pleased we can provide these benefits to our residential customers as everyone spends more time at home during these holidays, and very proud of the Bell team members working to ensure Canadian consumers, businesses, governments and emergency responders continue to stay connected around the clock,” said Mirko Bibic, president and CEO, in the company press release.

“Bell people have been front and centre in Canada’s response to the COVID crisis, delivering the reliable network connections and innovative services necessary to keep our country moving forward, while also continuing to find new ways to support our customers and communities throughout the challenges of an exceptional year.”

Bell Fibe TV, Alt TV and Satellite TV are offering free previews of more than 50 channels, including Animal Planet; CTV Drama, CTV Life, CTV Sci-Fi and CTV News Channel; HGTV Canada; History; Hollywood Suite; ICI RDI; Max; NBA League Pass; Showcase HD; StudioCanal; Toon-a-Vision; Planète+; and W Network. Please visit Bell.ca/FreePreviews for more.

Please visit Bell.ca/Covid-19 for more details on the overage fee break and to see all the other things the company is doing to help Canadians through the crisis. Customers to not have to do anything to their account to get this benefit.