Bell Fibe TV
Bell began researching for a new television solution in 2004 in order to penetrate into urban markets where building owners restricted the installation of satellite dishes.After finalizing testing for the new IPTV service in the following years, Bell finally rolled out a contained launch in Toronto and Montreal under the "Bell Fibe TV" brand name in June 2010 followed by an official launch later that year in September.[3] In 2022, Bell began to shift Fibe TV to Android TV-based digital media players as set-top boxes, using Mediaroom Play middleware; the new boxes feature cloud DVR functionality, universal search that aggregates television programming with internet video and over-the-top media services, access to Google Play Store, and a voice control remote control.Those noted being offered by Bell in Ontario and Quebec include: 1Fibe TV in Almonte and Carleton Place is only available in areas that are served by FTTH.[7][8] Features of Bell Fibe TV include the following: Bell Fibe TV provides up to 500 channels (fewer in Atlantic Canada, about half the number available in Ontario) including all major Canadian and US networks, popular specialty services, PPV, sports packages, over 85 international services and over 115 high-definition channels.