Bell taking pre-orders for the new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone powered by BlackBerry 10 at Bell.ca/BlackBerry10

BlackBerry Z10 launches February 5 with Bell Mobility on Canada's largest 4G LTE network

MONTREAL, Jan. 30, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell today announced the new BlackBerry® Z10 smartphone powered by BlackBerry® 10, is now available for pre-order at Bell.ca/blackberry10. The BlackBerry Z10 will launch nationally February 5 with Bell Mobility on Canada's largest 4G LTE network.

"The new BlackBerry Z10 is the fastest, most powerful, most innovative BlackBerry smartphone yet. And only Bell Mobility customers can take full advantage of Bell's unique Mobile TV app with the BlackBerry Z10 on Canada's largest 4G LTE network," said Wade Oosterman, President of Bell Mobility and Residential Services, and Bell's Chief Brand Officer.

BlackBerry 10 is a re-designed, re-engineered and re-invented BlackBerry platform that creates a powerful and unique new mobile computing experience. It gives customers a faster and smarter experience that continuously adapts to their needs.

"The BlackBerry Z10 smartphone delivers a powerful new platform for BlackBerry customers. Combined with the 4G LTE network and service plans from Bell Mobility, BlackBerry Z10 customers will be delighted with a re-invented communication experience, seamless multitasking, easy access to multiple social networks, and the peace of mind that BlackBerry security gives them," said Carlo Chiarello, EVP, Global Smartphone Business at RIM.

Bell Mobility offers customers coast-to-coast 4G wireless coverage for more than 97% of the Canadian population, including access to Canada's largest 4G LTE network, as well as roaming in more than 200 countries and unlimited access to Canada's largest Wi-Fi® network.

Bell Mobile TV is Canada's premier mobile TV service providing access to the most popular content on-demand and on 30 live channels. Please visit Bell.ca/MobileTV for details.

The new BlackBerry Z10 smartphone will be available nationally from Bell Mobility on February 5 in Bell stores, The Source, and retail partners across Canada or by calling 1 888 4MOBILE, starting at $149.95 on a three year term or for $649.95 with no term.

For more details or to pre-order, please visit Bell.ca/BlackBerry10

About Bell
Bell is Canada's largest communications company, providing consumers and business with solutions to all their communications needs. Bell Media is Canada's premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio and digital media. Bell is wholly owned by Montréal's BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE). For more information, please visit Bell.ca.

The Bell Let's Talk Mental Health Initiative is a national charitable program promoting Canadian mental health through 4 action pillars: anti-stigma, care and access, research, and workplace best practices. Bell Let's Talk Day is set for February 12, with national spokesperson and Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes leading the conversation about mental health as we fight the stigma around mental illness. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk.

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SOURCE: Bell Canada