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Telus and Bell Get $8.5 Million to Boost Cell Service in 2 Provinces
The CRTC says it is taking steps to improve cellphone service along nearly 100 kilometres of major roads in Newfoundland and Labrador, Quebec, and Ontario.
The Commission will provide $17 million to Bell, TBayTel, Telus, and Sogetel Mobilité to build new cell towers and boost cellphone coverage along eight major roads. Bell and Telus will get over $8.5 million combined.
Below is a breakdown of funding and where this money will go to improve cell service:
- Bell: Approved for up to $1,048,999 to build a cell tower covering 15 km of Route 330 near Gander Bay South, Newfoundland and Labrador.
- TBayTel: Approved for up to $5,156,270 to upgrade five cellular sites covering 39 km of Highway 527 in northwestern Ontario.
- Telus: Approved for up to $7,479,321 to build cellular towers covering 27 km of highways in Quebec.
- Sogetel Mobilité: Approved for up to $3,594,659 to build cellular towers covering 15 km along Routes 161 and 212 in southeastern Quebec.
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