Bell will invest a further CAD 854 million to bring direct fibre links and broadband internet speeds to more homes and businesses throughout Montreal. The investment will create an estimated 2,700 direct and indirect new jobs and USD 2.2 billion in economic activity. Bell's FTTH connections will ultimately reach a total of 1.1 million residences and business locations throughout Quebec's largest metropolis.
The investment is fully funded by Bell. Bell is partnering with a large number of local suppliers, including Asplundh,
Bell's expansion will install more than 7,000 kilometres of new fibre and upgrade 25 central offices across Montreal.
In February, the City of Montreal announced the development of a central point of contact for public utility companies: telecommunications, cable, electricity and natural gas. Its aim is to improve the management and integration of all partners' work in order to minimise disturbance to local residents.
