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Bell Q2 2012 results: Subscriber base increases to 7,453,363, boasts about having the largest LTE network in Canada

By on August 8, 2012 at 8:45am in Bell Mobility News, Mobile News


Bell’s Q2 2012 results were make public today and Canada’s 2nd largest wireless carrier increased their subscriber base by 2.3% over last year to hit 7,453,363, this also represents an increase 47,208 from Q1 2012 (7,406,155).

In their press release Bell noted that they “continued on a strong upward trajectory” with wireless revenues coming in at $1,361 million, up 6.7%. Blended ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) was $55.37/month, up 4.5% from $52.99/month in Q2 2011. Data was a big part of this revenue as their smartphone subscriber base dramatically increased, now making up 55% of the total postpaid subs – an increase from 38% in Q2 1011.

Another key takeaway is their LTE network, now claiming to have “the largest next-generation 4G LTE network in Canada, covering more than 49% of Canadians across 23 markets in 7 provinces and territories.” This must drive Rogers a bit crazy as they usually enjoy being in first place. Bell has actively been rolling out their LTE network over the past year and will expand their coverage to reach 20 million Canadians by the end of 2012. No word on how many subscribers are hooked onto their LTE network.

Overall it looks like the race is on for 2nd place. TELUS reported Q2 results last week and stated their subscriber base is sitting at 7,447,000. Bell has just 6,363 more subs. Rogers is still leading the pack with over 9.351 million wireless subscribers.

Source: Bell

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19 comments for “Bell Q2 2012 results: Subscriber base increases to 7,453,363, boasts about having the largest LTE network in Canada”

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    Posted by bigshadyray | August 8, 2012, 8:49 am
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    • you have no idea what kinda of impact that will have on the economy…think before you talk…not only does bell employ thousands of ppl but external partners have jobs cuz of bell.

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      Posted by nik | August 8, 2012, 8:57 am

    • time to cancel my bell services

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      Posted by Shey | August 8, 2012, 10:28 am

  2. Telus isn’t too far from passing Bell now!

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    Posted by Cody | August 8, 2012, 9:00 am
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    Posted by Proclaimer | August 8, 2012, 9:06 am
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    • Apparently you haven’t tried using Robbers in Saskatchewan.

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      Posted by Porilaisten | August 8, 2012, 10:12 am

    • Not only in Saskatchewan. Rogers’ network is smaller, period.

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      Posted by bob | August 8, 2012, 10:27 am

  4. Big 3 Canadian Telecoms = Kleptocracy

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    Posted by astudent | August 8, 2012, 9:33 am
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  5. Er, rogers can’t say 1st this time? I’m more interested in the Best LTE network in Canada, with European prices!

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    Posted by Shaggyskunk | August 8, 2012, 9:41 am
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  6. Bell LTE has expended a lot. 49% of the population is a good start.

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    Posted by bob | August 8, 2012, 10:09 am
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  7. So Bell is the #1 crook in canada .Way to go Bell !

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    Posted by sickpuppy | August 8, 2012, 10:34 am
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  8. Didnt Bell and Telus partner on the LTE network? So they would both have access to the biggest LTE network in the country

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    Posted by Chris | August 8, 2012, 10:41 am
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  9. I always laugh at Robbers subscribers. How do you people WILLINGLY pay extra for LTE use? Telus and Bell both have larger, faster LTE networks and don’t charge a premium for it.

    How do you people WILLINGLY pad Robbers’ bottom line through a “GRRF”? I understand they’re slowly phasing it out and charging you more per month just to claim it’s gone, but you are Robbers clients I don’t exactly expect you to have brains.

    Your contract is renewed if you even remotely change anything about your service…paying more for no benefit. No other carrier I know routinely rapes their clients like Robbers does.

    It’s like they came up to you and said “hey, we’ve got a great deal for you – we have a smaller, slower cellular network for you…but it’s more expensive and you have to use non-international versions of phones” and you said “GREAT, WHERE DO I SIGN!!!?”

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    Posted by 2dfx | August 8, 2012, 11:33 am
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  10. @Chris, the towers are shared but the back haul is individual to each carrier.

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    Posted by Comrade Yeti | August 8, 2012, 11:53 am
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  11. >>>increased their subscriber base by 2.3% over last year<<<

    pretty small increase…

    maybe next year they will be -2.3%

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    Posted by ron | August 8, 2012, 3:59 pm
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  12. Rogers does not charge additional for LTE use… Where are you getting this misinformation from?

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    Posted by liQuid | August 8, 2012, 5:12 pm
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    • No, but they are the only ones with separate plans, which is a billing and provisioning nightmare.

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      Posted by Porilaisten | August 8, 2012, 9:01 pm

  13. When will Wind have LTE?

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    Posted by Fromandah Bolz | August 9, 2012, 1:23 am
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  14. To be fair to Bell…the coverage is pretty nice in my area.

    N1H 6J2 in google maps to see that near blanket LTE coverage in my area is actually quite nice.

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    Posted by Al | August 9, 2012, 1:37 am
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