Bell Canada's Satellite Service to Revolutionize Connectivity in 2026
Bell Canada is set to revolutionize connectivity with a direct-to-cell satellite service, planned for launch in 2026. The service, a result of a partnership with AST SpaceMobile, will provide video, voice, text, and broadband data capabilities. Bell Canada is already equipped with the necessary spectrum and aims to begin customer trials in 2026, following regulatory approval.
Bell Canada's service will leverage the growing network of low-earth-orbit satellites from AST SpaceMobile. Once these satellites are launched, Bell Canada will be ready to provide coverage, even in remote areas where traditional cell towers are absent. The service will focus on data and voice capabilities, as modern cellphones already include basic satellite service.
Before the commercial launch, Bell Canada must obtain approval from the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC). The company plans to make regulatory submissions to the federal government, paving the way for the service's introduction. Customer trials are scheduled for 2026, with full commercial launch details to follow.
Bell Canada's direct-to-cell satellite service, in partnership with AST SpaceMobile, is poised to expand connectivity across Canada. With trials starting in 2026 and regulatory approval pending, the service promises to bring video, voice, text, and broadband data to areas previously underserved by traditional networks.
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