TORONTO – Bell Canada said today it will begin giving a dollar for every new Sympatico Total Internet customer signed during the back-to-school selling period to Cybertip.ca "as part of its commitment to online safety and security," said the company’s press release.
Cybertip.ca is Canada’s national tip line for reporting online sexual exploitation of children.
"Through our Cybertip.ca contribution program, Bell extends its commitment to online safety and security, educating consumers and protecting families online," said Kevin Crull, president, Bell residential services, in the release.
The new money coincides with the results of a recent nationwide survey that explored the opinions of today’s Internet users. The survey showed that more than 60% of Canadian home Internet users feel at risk from online security threats including credit card fraud, e-mail spam, virus attacks and potential online predators, says the release.
The survey also found that approximately half of all Canadian home Internet users (46%) named safety as the number one thing they want offered by their Internet service provider.
"Bell has significantly improved its Sympatico Internet products to deliver a total internet solution, which includes our award winning safety and security," added Charlotte Burke, SVP, Bell Consumer Internet. "Sympatico Total Internet combines industry leading Internet access with security, support and the wireless freedom to deliver the ultimate online experience."
