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Bell Sweeps 2026 Connectivity Honors as Canada’s Fastest Internet and 5G Provider

Independent testing highlights fiber and 5G strength despite a rise in customer complaints.

Overview

  • Ookla awarded Bell nine Speedtest honors across fixed and mobile, including best 5G and mobile gaming experiences, describing the haul as a significant achievement.
  • Speedtest results from July through December 2025 show Bell Pure Fibre leading Canada’s fixed internet with median download of 372.04 Mbps and upload of 321.44 Mbps.
  • Bell also posted the top 5G mobile speed score at 46.75, ahead of Telus at 42.66 and Rogers at 37.39, in Ookla’s Q3–Q4 awards.
  • nPerf ranked Bell best for streaming performance, and BrandSpark voters named Bell the most trusted high‑speed internet provider for a sixth straight year based on feedback from over 45,000 shoppers.
  • The CCTS reported 3,966 accepted complaints about Bell, representing 17% of cases and a nearly 16% yearly increase, mainly tied to contract breaches and missing credits or refunds.