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Would you like Wi-Fi with that? Bell supports Wi-Fi at McDonald’s


TORONTO – Bell is helping over 1,000 McDonald’s restaurants across Canada to add free, unlimited Wi-Fi to their menu.

And by month’s end, more than 90% of the company’s 1,400 plus locations nationally will be enabled with the new service, making McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada one of the country’s largest providers of free Wi-Fi, the companies announced Wednesday.

“Expanding Bell’s already-leading Wi-Fi network into more than 1,000 McDonald’s restaurants demonstrates our ability to successfully meet the large-scale requirements of our enterprise customers,” said Almis Ledas, VP of corporate development at Bell Mobility, in the announcement. “This partnership between Bell and McDonalds means Canada’s best network just got better.”

No purchase is required to use the Wi-Fi service which also features a one-click entry point that does not require a username or password.

“Providing value and convenience is what we’re all about and we’re thrilled to add free Wi-Fi as we look to continually enhance our customers’ restaurant experience,” said Joel Yashinsky, VP of marketing for McDonald’s Restaurants of Canada. “With the summer season and busy traveling months around the corner, free Internet connectivity, along with quality food and great value, will help make our restaurants convenient and family-friendly destinations for people on-the-go.”

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