BCE

BCE is the largest communications company of Canada.

History

BCE was founded in April 29, 1880 as The Bell Telephone Company of Canada. On March 7, 1968 use of corporate name Bell Canada was authorized. On April 28, 1983 Bell Canada Enterprises Inc. (BCE) became the parent company of Bell Canada. The Company continues its leadership in the communications industry even in the 21st century.

Mission

The mission of BCE is to provide the most comprehensive and innovative suite of communication services to residential and business customers in Canada.

Area of Operation

BCE provides consumers with simple solutions to all their communications needs under the Bell brand. The businesses of BCE are:

• Telephone Services
• Wireless
• High-speed Internet
• Digital Television
• Voice Over IP
• Information and communications technology (ICT) solutions to Canada’s leading large enterprises, small and medium businesses (SMBs) and public sector organizations in Canada and abroad.
• It is also the trusted technology advisor to Canadian SMBs.

Key Statistics

• BCE holds assets of $34.94 billion.
• BCE has made profits of $1.69 billion in 2006.
• BCE operates in Canada and abroad.
• BCE has 60,000 employees.

Organization

The corporate governance of BCE includes:

• Board
• Corporate Governance Committee
• Audit Committee
• Management Resources and Compensation Committee
• Pension Fund Committee

International Ranking

• The Forbes Magazine ranks 224 BCE in the world.
• BCE ranks 405 in Fortune Global 500 list.

Subsidiaries

The various units of BCE include:

• Bell Canada
• Bell Aliant
• Bell Nexxia
• Bell Mobility
• Bell West Inc.
• BELL EXPRESSVU
• BELL SYMPATICO
• BELL DIGITAL VOICE
  Etc.

Headquarter Address

1000 Rue de la Gauchetière
Ouest
Bureau 3700
W., Montreal, Quebec H3B 4Y7
Canada
Phone: 514-870-8777
Website URL: www.bce.ca