Toronto. Bell ExpressVu enhances viewing experience by adding 26 new channels to 300-channel lineup CNW

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- 15 new high definition television (HDTV) channels
- 10 new international and multicultural channels
- Eternal Word Television Network (EWTN)

TORONTO, June 12 /CNW/ - Bell ExpressVu today announced the addition of
26 new channels to its 300-channel video and audio lineup, taking the lead in
high definition television programming in Canada, strengthening its position
in international programming, and adding EWTN, the largest religious media
network in the world.
"Bell ExpressVu has led the way in choice and value in programming and
we're now building on that offering with more of what Canadians want on their
television - richer programming and Canada's leading lineup of HDTV channels,"
said Timothy McGee, President, Bell ExpressVu. "With more than 1.3 million
subscribers across the country, and as an important part of Bell's complete
communication service proposition, we are constantly working to deliver
programming that suits all preferences and provides the best TV experience
available."
The 26 channels launched today are part of a year-long programming
expansion that will see 76 new channels added to the Bell ExpressVu lineup by
the end of 2003.

The new programming lineup includes:

15 high definition channels: CBS, ABC, FOX, NBC, and PBS from Boston and
Seattle, CHUM Television's CITY-TV from Toronto, one channel featuring HD
movies from Movie Central or The Movie Network and three pay-per-view
channels.
With a wider screen and stunning image detail, HDTV offers the ultimate
television experience to viewers. The fine-grained high definition picture
contains six times the information of a standard television image. Accompanied
by multi-channel and CD-quality sound, the result is a vibrantly crisp,
movie-theatre quality experience... without having to go to the theatre.

10 international and multicultural channels: ATN B4U, which features
Bollywood movies broadcast in Hindi; ATN Alpha Punjabi; ATN Tamil, which
features dramas, sitcoms, and talk shows; TV Polonia, featuring Polish
programming; two Polish radio channels, Polskie 1 and 3; Odyssey 1 and 2,
which feature Greek programming and two multicultural local channels, OMNI2
and CH Montréal.

Eternal Word Television Network: EWTN is the largest religious media
network in the world providing Catholic news and documentary programming 24
hours a day - now available nationally throughout Canada on Bell ExpressVu.

The expanded Bell ExpressVu lineup is being delivered by the company's
new Nimiq 2 satellite, as well as the capabilities provided by the company's
new, state-of-the-art broadcast centre in Toronto.
To access the expanded programming announced today, subscribers require a
dual-satellite upgrade package which allows them to access programming from
both Nimiq 1 and Nimiq 2 satellites. The dual-satellite kits are available by
simply contacting Bell ExpressVu or visiting one of its authorized retailers.

About Bell Canada
Bell Canada, Canada's national leader in communications, provides
connectivity to residential and business customers through wired and wireless
voice and data communications, local and long distance phone services, high
speed and wireless Internet access, IP-broadband services, e-business
solutions and satellite television services. Bell Canada is wholly owned by
BCE Inc. For more information please visit www.bell.ca.

About Bell ExpressVu
With more than 1.3 million customers, Bell ExpressVu is Canada's leader
in digital home entertainment and broadcasts more than 300 digital video and
audio channels. Bell ExpressVu was launched in September, 1997 and since then
has become the largest direct-to-home satellite company in Canada and the
fastest growing in North America. Bell ExpressVu is a limited partnership,
wholly owned by Bell Canada.

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