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BCE Inc. (BCE) news covers developments at what the company describes as Canada’s largest communications provider, with activities spanning advanced fibre and wireless networks, enterprise services and digital media. News items often highlight how BCE, through the Bell brand, is executing on its strategic priorities and updating investors on financial performance.
Investors and followers of BCE stock can expect regular coverage of quarterly and annual results, including metrics such as operating revenues, adjusted EBITDA, net earnings and free cash flow, as reported in company news releases and related Form 6-K filings. These updates are frequently accompanied by commentary from BCE’s leadership on business trends, capital investment and cost efficiency initiatives.
BCE news also features strategic actions such as the acquisition of Ziply Fiber, described as the leading fibre Internet provider in the Pacific Northwest of the United States, and the formation of Network FiberCo with PSP Investments to support U.S. fibre expansion. Additional coverage includes announcements about Bell’s fibre and wireless network expansion, partnerships to demonstrate technologies like satellite direct-to-cell connectivity, and initiatives to extend 5G and 5G+ coverage.
On the enterprise and media side, BCE publishes news about AI-powered enterprise solutions under brands such as Bell AI Fabric, Bell Cyber and Ateko, as well as partnerships with AI companies and technology providers. Bell Media announcements include streaming bundles, sports broadcasting rights, digital advertising collaborations and content initiatives involving platforms like Crave. For investors tracking BCE, this news stream provides insight into how the company is pursuing its multi-year strategic plan and managing its communications, enterprise and media businesses.
BCE Inc. (NYSE: BCE), a leading Canadian telecommunications company, announced that its EVP and Chief Financial Officer, Curtis Millen, will participate in a fireside chat at the 24th Annual CIBC Eastern Institutional Investor Conference. The event is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025 at 8:00 am eastern. Investors can access a live webcast of the presentation through BCE's website.
BCE Inc. (NYSE: BCE) reported Q2 2025 results with consolidated revenue up 1.3% to $6,085 million, while adjusted EBITDA declined 0.9% to $2,674 million. Net earnings increased 6.6% to $644 million, with earnings per share of $0.63.
Key operational highlights include 94,479 mobile phone net subscriber activations and improved postpaid churn of 1.06%. The company completed strategic moves including the $4.7 billion sale of its MLSE stake and the acquisition of Ziply Fiber. Bell also launched Bell AI Fabric, creating Canada's largest AI compute capacity project.
Notable challenges include decreased adjusted net earnings (-16.9%), lower service revenue (-0.8%), and reduced capital expenditure (-22.0%) due to slower FTTP expansion following regulatory decisions. The company's adjusted EBITDA margin declined to 43.9% from 44.9% year-over-year.
BCE (NYSE:BCE) has completed its acquisition of Ziply Fiber for C$5.0 billion (U.S. $3.65 billion) in cash, plus assuming C$2.6 billion in net debt. The strategic acquisition expands BCE's fiber footprint into the U.S. Pacific Northwest, adding 1.4 million locations to its network.
Through a strategic partnership with PSP Investments to create Network FiberCo, BCE aims to potentially reach up to 8 million fiber locations in the U.S., solidifying its position as North America's third-largest fiber Internet provider. The acquisition was funded through proceeds from BCE's sale of its MLSE minority stake completed on July 1, 2025.
Ziply Fiber will maintain its headquarters in Kirkland, Washington, operating as a separate business unit with its existing management team. BCE will update its 2025 financial guidance to reflect this acquisition when reporting Q2 2025 results on August 7.
BCE Inc. (NYSE: BCE) has scheduled its second-quarter 2025 earnings conference call for Thursday, August 7, 2025, at 8:00 am eastern. The call will feature presentations from President and CEO Mirko Bibic and CFO Curtis Millen.
Participants can join via toll-free numbers, and a replay will be available until September 7, 2025. The company will also provide a live audio webcast of the conference call on BCE's website.
BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) has announced the results of its Annual Meeting of Shareholders, where all proposed items of business were approved. Shareholders elected 13 Directors to the board with strong majority support, with approval ratings ranging from 95.89% to 98.10%. Louis P. Pagnutti received the highest shareholder approval at 98.10%, while Sheila A. Murray received the lowest at 95.89%. The voting results demonstrate robust shareholder confidence in BCE's board composition.
BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) has announced significant changes to its Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (DRP). Starting with the dividend payable on July 15, 2025, common shares distributed under the DRP will no longer be issued from treasury at a 2% discount. Instead, shares will be purchased on the secondary market by TSX Trust Company using cash provided by BCE.
The DRP will continue to offer eligible shareholders a convenient way to acquire additional common shares without commission or brokerage fees through dividend reinvestment or optional cash payments. Existing participants will remain enrolled unless they terminate their participation. For the July 15 dividend, termination requests must be received by June 9, 2025, 4:00 p.m. Eastern time.
BCE and PSP Investments have announced the formation of Network FiberCo, a strategic partnership to accelerate fiber infrastructure development through Ziply Fiber in underserved U.S. markets. PSP Investments will own 51% of Network FiberCo with a potential commitment exceeding US$1.5 billion, while BCE will hold 49% through Ziply Fiber. The partnership aims to develop approximately 1 million fiber passings in Ziply Fiber's existing states and targets up to 5 million additional passings, enabling Ziply Fiber to potentially reach 8 million total fiber passings.
Network FiberCo will utilize non-recourse debt financing and operate with BCE's operational capabilities combined with PSP Investments' infrastructure experience. The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to BCE's acquisition of Ziply Fiber. Ziply Fiber will serve as the exclusive Internet service provider for Network FiberCo's passed locations.
BCE (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) has announced it will release its first-quarter 2025 financial results on Thursday, May 8, 2025 at 8:00 am eastern. The earnings conference call will feature presentations from President and CEO Mirko Bibic and CFO Curtis Millen.
The company will host a conference call with a live audio webcast available on BCE's website. Media representatives are invited to join in listen-only mode. Participants can dial toll-free 1-844-933-2401 or 647-724-5455 to join. A replay will be accessible until June 8, 2025 via 1-877-454-9859 or 647-483-1416 using passcode 7485404.
BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE: BCE) has announced the filing of its 2024 annual report on Form 40-F with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The filing includes the company's audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2024.
The Form 40-F documentation is now accessible on BCE's website in the Investors section and the SEC's website. Shareholders can request printed copies of the audited financial statements free of charge through BCE Investor Relations via phone, email, or mail.