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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20120524
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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20120524

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BCE INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000718940
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813]
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08481
		FILM NUMBER:		12867480

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1 CARREFOUR ALEXANDER-GRAHAM-BELL
		CITY:			VERDUN
		STATE:			A8
		ZIP:			H3E 3B3
		BUSINESS PHONE:		514-786-3891

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		1 CARREFOUR ALEXANDER-GRAHAM-BELL
		CITY:			VERDUN
		STATE:			A8
		ZIP:			H3E 3B3

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	BELL CANADA ENTERPRISES INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19880111
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BCE Inc.&nbsp;-&nbsp;Form&nbsp;6-K
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UNITED STATES<BR>
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION<BR>
Washington, D.C. 20549</B>
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<FONT SIZE="+2" FACE="Arial"><B>FORM 6-K</B></FONT><BR>

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER<BR>PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16<BR>UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
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May 24, 2012
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	<FONT SIZE="+2"><B>BCE Inc.</B></FONT><BR>
	<FONT SIZE="-7">&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;&#151;</FONT>
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	<FONT SIZE="-1">(Translation of registrant&#146;s name into English)</FONT>
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      <FONT FACE="Courier" SIZE="+0">1, Carrefour Alexander-Graham-Bell<br>Corporate Secretary's Office<br>Building A7<br>Verdun, Quebec H3E 3B3</FONT>
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	    <FONT SIZE="-1">(Address of principal executive office)</FONT>
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	Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:&nbsp;&nbsp;[<FONT FACE="Courier">&nbsp;</FONT>]&nbsp;Form 20-F&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<FONT FACE="Courier">x</FONT>]&nbsp;Form 40-F
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        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:&nbsp;&nbsp;[<FONT FACE="Courier">&nbsp;</FONT>]&nbsp;Yes&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;[<FONT FACE="Courier">x</FONT>]&nbsp;No
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Press Release (May 24, 2012)
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       Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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       Date: May 24, 2012
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       Alain F. Dussault<BR><HR WIDTH="30%" NOSHADE>
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       Alain F. Dussault
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       Corporate Secretary
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 14pt"><B>&#091;BELL LOGO&#093;</B>
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 14pt"><FONT style="font-size: 10pt">For Immediate Release
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 10pt"><FONT style="font-size: 12pt"><B>Bell welcomes Astral Media shareholders&#146; approval of acquisition</B>
</FONT><BR>
<FONT style="font-size: 11pt">Transaction to acquire Qu&#233;bec&#146;s leading media company supports Bell&#146;s broadband investment
strategy, levels competitive field in Qu&#233;bec media
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<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">MONTR&#201;AL, May&nbsp;24, 2012 &#150; BCE Inc. (Bell) welcomed the decision by Astral Media Inc. (Astral)
shareholders to approve Bell&#146;s acquisition of the leading Qu&#233;bec media company at a special Astral
shareholders meeting held here in Montr&#233;al today.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">&#147;We are very pleased that Astral shareholders have overwhelmingly decided to support Bell&#146;s
acquisition, which brings together two of the strongest brands in Qu&#233;bec to deliver the best
content to customers with innovative new broadband services like Fibe TV and Bell Mobile TV,&#148; said
George Cope, President and CEO of BCE and Bell Canada.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">&#147;This transaction greatly increases the French-language content available from Bell, and levels the
competitive playing field with our major competitor in Qu&#233;bec media. We look forward to welcoming
the seasoned and talented Astral team as Bell continues to drive broadband investment, innovation
and competition in Qu&#233;bec and across Canada,&#148; said Mr.&nbsp;Cope, noting that Astral President and CEO
Ian Greenberg will join the BCE Board of Directors following the closing of the transaction.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">Astral shareholders were asked to vote for a special resolution approving the acquisition of all
Astral issued and outstanding shares by Bell in accordance with the definitive agreement entered
into on March&nbsp;16, 2012. The resolution was approved by 99.84% of the votes cast by holders of Class
A non-voting shares, 99.95% of the votes cast by holders of Class&nbsp;B subordinate voting shares, and
100% of the votes cast by holders of special shares of Astral. The transaction is expected to close
in the second half of 2012, subject to court and regulatory approvals.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">Montr&#233;al-based Astral operates 22 television services (including 13 French-language channels), with
premium offerings like Super &#201;cran, The Movie Network and HBO Canada, and top specialty brands such
as Canal Vie, Canal D, VRAK TV, MusiquePlus, T&#233;l&#233;toon/Teletoon, Family and Disney Junior; radio
stations in 50 markets, including big brands like NRJ, Virgin Radio, Rouge fm, EZ Rock and boom;
more than 100 websites and digital media properties; and out-of-home advertising signage locations
in Qu&#233;bec, Ontario and British Columbia.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><B>About Bell</B>
<BR>
Headquartered in Montr&#233;al, BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE) is Canada&#146;s largest communications company,
with the Bell and Bell Aliant brands providing a comprehensive and innovative suite of broadband
wireless and wireline communication services to residential and business customers across Canada.
Bell Media is Canada&#146;s premier multimedia company with leading assets in television, radio and
digital media, including CTV, Canada&#146;s #1 television network, and the country&#146;s most-watched
specialty channels.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">The Bell Mental Health Initiative is a multi-year charitable program that promotes mental health
across Canada via the Bell Let&#146;s Talk anti-stigma campaign and support for community care, research
and workplace best practices. To learn more, please visit <U>Bell.ca/LetsTalk</U>.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt">For BCE corporate information, please visit <U>BCE.ca</U>. For Bell product and service
information, please visit <U>Bell.ca</U>. For Bell Media, please visit <U>BellMedia.ca</U>.


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><B>Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements</B>
<BR>
Certain statements made in this news release, including, but not limited to, statements relating to
the proposed acquisition by BCE Inc. of all of the issued and outstanding shares of Astral Media
Inc., the expected closing date of the transaction, certain strategic benefits expected to result
from the transaction, and other statements that are not historical facts, are forward-looking.
Forward-looking statements, by their very nature, are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties
and are based on several assumptions which give rise to the possibility that actual results or
events could differ materially from our expectations expressed in or implied by such
forward-looking statements. As a result, we cannot guarantee that any forward-looking statement
will materialize and you are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements. The forward-looking statements contained in this news release describe our expectations
at the date of this news release and, accordingly, are subject to change after such date. Except as
may be required by Canadian securities laws, we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise
any forward-looking statements contained in this news release, whether as a result of new
information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements are provided herein for the
purpose of giving information about the proposed transaction referred to above and its expected
impact. Readers are cautioned that such information may not be appropriate for other purposes. The
timing and completion of the above-mentioned proposed transaction is subject to customary closing
conditions, termination rights and other risks and uncertainties including, without limitation,
court and regulatory approvals, including approval by the CRTC, Competition Bureau and TSX.
Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the proposed transaction will occur, or that it will
occur at the expected time or on the terms and conditions contemplated in this news release. The
proposed transaction could be modified, restructured or terminated. There can also be no assurance
that the strategic benefits expected to result from the transaction will be fully realized.
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For more information:


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><B>Media inquiries:</B>
<BR>
Marie-&#200;ve Franc&#156;ur
<BR>
Bell Media Relations
<BR>
(514)&nbsp;391-5263
<BR>
<U>marie-eve.francoeur@bell.ca</U>


<P align="left" style="font-size: 11pt"><B>Investor inquiries:</B>
<BR>
Thane Fotopoulos
<BR>
BCE Investor Relations
<BR>
(514)&nbsp;870-4619
<BR>
<U>thane.fotopoulos@bell.ca</U>



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