Bell brings the Personal Video Recorder to more Canadians

Monday, January 21st, 2008
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First Canadian provider to include PVR in all service bundles

TORONTO, Ontario — Bell Canada today announced the inclusion of its Personal Video Recorder (PVR) – the country’s most advanced – in all of its new Bell Better Home™ service bundles. Consumers can now enjoy home phone, Internet and digital television from Bell, including a PVR, for one affordable monthly price.

Bell is the first provider in Canada to include a PVR in all its service bundles, including its lowest priced packages.

“PVRs have become one of the most sought-after devices for the home and Bell is making it easier than ever for Canadians to enjoy their unique benefits,” said Kevin Crull, President, Bell Residential Services. “In every one of our Bell Better Home service bundles, we offer consumers the best PVRs in Canada with the largest recording capacity and exclusive features to take complete control of their TV viewing experience.”

PVRs have quickly become the preferred device by consumers to record and manage their favourite TV programming. Bell offers a selection of PVRs that boast a sleek design and a host of advanced features, unmatched by any other provider in Canada.

  • Up to 200 hours of recording capacity, including the ability to record HD programming
  • One-button recording directly from the 9-day on-screen programming guide
  • Pause and replay live TV and stop a show for up to 60 minutes
  • Skip through commercials with an exclusive 30-second skip-forward button

Bell Better Home service bundles are available to both new and existing Bell customers, starting at just $79.95 per month for home phone, Internet, and digital TV, always including a PVR.