{"id":12640,"date":"2025-01-14T09:29:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T14:29:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planhub.ca\/blog\/?p=12640"},"modified":"2025-09-17T09:20:41","modified_gmt":"2025-09-17T14:20:41","slug":"two-giants-bell-vs-videotron","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.planhub.ca\/blog\/en\/two-giants-bell-vs-videotron\/","title":{"rendered":"Two giants: Bell vs Videotron"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Although Bell<\/strong> operates across Canada, its history is particularly intertwined with that of Vid\u00e9otron<\/strong> in Quebec. In this French-speaking province, the two telecommunications giants have been locked in fierce competition for over thirty years, marked by a series of acquisitions. But that’s not all\u2014these operators are not just telecom providers; each one runs a powerful media empire of their own.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Find the plan that fits your needs and budget!<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Bell, the oldest provider<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Founded in 1880, Bell<\/strong> is Canada\u2019s oldest telecom provider. Initially focused on telephones, Bell expanded its services to include cellular in 1985 and internet in 1990. By the late 1990s, the company diversified further with satellite television and media ventures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Vid\u00e9otron, the Pioneer<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Founded in 1964, Vid\u00e9otron<\/strong> quickly grew, introducing innovations like pay-per-view television and a bidirectional network. Strongly rooted in Quebec, the company resisted a takeover attempt by Rogers in 2000 before being acquired by Qu\u00e9becor. Today, Vid\u00e9otron is a major player, offering competitive pricing that has helped drive down costs across the province.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Bell claims 99% coverage across Canada, while Vid\u00e9otron boasts 100% coverage<\/strong>, thanks to agreements with other operators in provinces outside of Quebec. However, these figures pertain to 4G LTE technology, as the rollout of 5G is still ongoing.<\/p>

Currently, about 30% of Bell’s customers in Canada have access to 5G. In terms of call quality, both 5G and 5G+ offer similar results. 5G+ utilizes high-frequency millimeter waves (mmWave), but this does not affect call quality. The quality will primarily depend on your location relative to the operator\u2019s antennas.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Bell<\/strong> is actively deploying its 5G and 5G+ networks across Canada, offering faster speeds and lower latency in many regions. The 5G+ network uses the 3500 MHz spectrum to enhance wireless technology.<\/p>

In contrast, Vid\u00e9otron<\/strong> is gradually rolling out its 5G and 5G+ networks in various regions of Quebec, including Montreal, Quebec City, Estrie, and Saguenay\u2013Lac-Saint-Jean. All mobile plans with data include access to these networks at no additional cost.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Comparison of Cell Phone Plans\n\n<\/h3>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t
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Bell and Vid\u00e9otron<\/strong> offer a wide range of cell phone plans suited to all needs. Whether you’re looking for a basic plan for occasional use or a premium plan with a large data allowance for streaming and browsing, both operators have options to meet your expectations.<\/p>

One of the major advantages of Bell and Vid\u00e9otron is their ability to offer unlimited data plans, a rare feature in the industry. Here are some of the most attractive cell phone plans from each provider:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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