Strong Wireless Performance
Bell added 94,479 new net mobile phone subscribers in Q2, with postpaid churn improving by 12 basis points to 1.06%. This marked the first quarter of year-over-year improvement in nearly 3 years.
Successful Fiber Acquisition
Completed the acquisition of Ziply Fiber, expanding Bell's fiber footprint by 1.4 million locations and cementing BCE's position as the third largest fiber Internet provider in North America.
Bell Business Markets Revenue Growth
Bell Business Markets delivered a record quarter of revenue growth, driven by net positive contributions from core connectivity, Ateko managed services, cybersecurity business, and AI Fabric.
Media Revenue and Subscriber Growth
Bell Media's digital revenue was up 9% over last year, with Crave growing direct streaming subscribers by 72%. Media EBITDA was up 7.8%, driving a 1.1 point increase in margin to 27.9%.
Free Cash Flow Increase
BCE delivered a solid 5% increase in free cash flow in the second quarter.