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Bell Canada Enterprises (BCE) and the Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) have announced a partnership to accelerate fibre network development in the U.S. through the formation of Network FiberCo. This new company, which involves the acquisition of Ziply Fiber, aims to expand fibre infrastructure to underserved areas, ultimately achieving 8 million fibre passings. Bell, through Ziply Fiber, holds a 49% stake, while PSP Investments owns 51%. This strategic move marks BCE’s entry into the U.S. broadband market, with the collaboration expected to create a scalable platform for further expansion. Despite the strategic benefits, the move has faced criticism due to recent layoffs in Canada and political tensions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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