Income jumps at Aliant, despite dip in local and LD revenue

SAINT JOHN – Eastern telco Aliant Inc., a branch of Bell Canada Enterprises, said Wednesday that consolidated revenues were up 1.8% year over year to $517.3 million while net income shot up 24.4% to $49.8 million in the second quarter of 2005, ended June 30th. "The second quarter saw Aliant recommit its energies to providing its customers with the reliable, innovative information and communication technology solutions they have come to expect from us,” said Jay Forbes, president and CEO, in a release. “We invested in our wireless and broadband infrastructure to provide more of our customers with better mobility and...