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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-25-115730
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	6-K
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CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20250508
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DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20250508

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	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			BCE INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000718940
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS (NO RADIO TELEPHONE) [4813]
		ORGANIZATION NAME:           	06 Technology
		EIN:				000000000
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

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		FORM TYPE:		6-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08481
		FILM NUMBER:		25924832

	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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</DIV><DIV STYLE="line-height:3.0pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:2pt;border-bottom:1px solid #000000">&nbsp;</DIV> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNITED STATES </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:18pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:12pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>May&nbsp;8, 2025 </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Commission File Number: <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-8481</FONT> </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:24pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>BCE Inc. </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Translation
of registrant&#146;s name into English) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>1, carrefour Alexander-Graham-Bell, </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Verdun, Qu&eacute;bec </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>Canada H3E 3B3 </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(514) <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">870-8777</FONT> </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:8pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center"><B>(Address of principal executive office) </B></P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-F</FONT> or Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F.</FONT> </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman" ALIGN="center">Form <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">20-F&#8194;&#9744;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;Form</FONT> <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">40-F&#8194;&#9746;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">Notwithstanding any reference to Bell Canada&#146;s or BCE Inc.&#146;s Web site on the World Wide Web
in the document attached hereto, the information contained in Bell Canada&#146;s or BCE Inc.&#146;s site or any other site on the World Wide Web referred to in Bell Canada&#146;s or BCE Inc.&#146;s site is not a part of this Form <FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">6-K</FONT> and, therefore, is not furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission. </P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; text-indent:4%; font-size:10pt; font-family:Times New Roman">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
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">For Immediate Release&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195; </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>BCE and PSP Investments Announce Strategic Partnership to Create Network FiberCo </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:10pt; font-family:ARIAL"><I>This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled &#147;Caution
Regarding Forward-Looking Statements&#148; later in this news release.</I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>MONTR&Eacute;AL, May</B><B></B><B>&nbsp;8, 2025 &#150; </B>BCE Inc. (TSX: BCE) (NYSE:
BCE), Canada&#146;s largest communications company<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP>, and Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments), one of Canada&#146;s largest pension investors, today announced the formation of
Network FiberCo, a long-term strategic partnership to accelerate the development of fibre infrastructure through Ziply Fiber, in underserved markets in the United States. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">As a premier wholesale network provider, Network FiberCo will be focused on last-mile fibre deployment outside of Ziply Fiber&#146;s incumbent service areas, enabling
Ziply Fiber to potentially reach up to 8&nbsp;million total fibre passings. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">PSP Investments has agreed to a potential commitment in excess of US$1.5&nbsp;billion.
</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Leadership Perspectives </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">&#147;Today&#146;s announcement represents a
pivotal step in BCE&#146;s fibre growth strategy. By bringing PSP Investments&#146; financial resources and acumen to Ziply Fiber, we are creating a scalable, capital-efficient platform to fund U.S. fibre footprint expansion. This strategic
partnership will improve free cash flow generation and strengthen EBITDA accretion over the long term, reinforcing our commitment to delivering long-term value for shareholders while maintaining financial discipline.&#148; </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL; " ALIGN="left"><B>Mirko Bibic, President and CEO, BCE and Bell Canada</B> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">&#147;PSP Investments is pleased to partner with BCE, a long-standing Canadian champion of innovation and connectivity, to support the development of fibre
infrastructure in Ziply Fiber&#146;s target markets, which benefit from secular tailwinds. This commitment by PSP Investments will generate inflation linked and downside protected returns, which will contribute to fulfilling our mission to support
the retirement of people who protect and serve Canada. PSP Investments has been an investor in Ziply Fiber, and this partnership, leveraging our global infrastructure experience, aligns perfectly with our strategy and strengthens our diversified
portfolio.&#148; </P> <P STYLE="font-size:12pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL; " ALIGN="left"><B>Deborah Orida, President and Chief Executive Officer, PSP Investments</B> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">&#147;This strategic partnership aligns perfectly with Ziply Fiber&#146;s mission to improve connectivity in the communities we serve. We&#146;re combining our
operational expertise with BCE&#146;s scale and PSP Investments&#146; financial strength to accelerate fibre deployment, enhance customer experiences, and drive sustainable growth.&#148; </P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL; " ALIGN="left"><B>Harold Zeitz, CEO, Ziply Fiber</B> </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:ARIAL; font-size:11pt"><B>Ownership Structure:</B>&nbsp;BCE through Ziply Fiber will hold a 49% equity stake in Network FiberCo, with PSP
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:ARIAL; font-size:11pt"><B>Fibre Expansion Goals:</B>&nbsp;Network FiberCo will develop approximately 1&nbsp;million fibre passings in Ziply
Fiber&#146;s existing states and will target development of up to 5&nbsp;million additional passings, which will enable Ziply Fiber to reach up to 8&nbsp;million total fibre passings. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:ARIAL; font-size:11pt"><B>Optimized Capital Efficiency:</B> Network FiberCo will have its own <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">non-recourse</FONT>
debt financing, which is anticipated to be the majority of its capital over time. BCE and PSP Investments will proportionately fund equity required by Network FiberCo to support fibre expansion. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"> <P ALIGN="left" STYLE=" margin-top:0pt ; margin-bottom:0pt; font-family:ARIAL; font-size:11pt"><B>Complementary Skill Set:</B> The operational capabilities of BCE combined with PSP Investments&#146; significant
infrastructure investing experience will enable Network FiberCo to capture the substantial growth anticipated and deliver the target fibre passing for Ziply Fiber. </P></TD></TR></TABLE>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Strategic Rationale </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">The U.S. fibre broadband market represents a
transformative growth opportunity, with penetration rates well below Canada&#146;s and efficient construction costs enabling large-scale deployment. Network FiberCo&#146;s scalable platform supports both organic fibre expansion and potential
acquisitions while enhancing returns through its capital-efficient structure. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Driving Sustainable Growth </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">BCE&#146;s proposed acquisition of Ziply Fiber marks a strategic entry into the U.S. broadband market, securing a leading management team and operating platform with
significant long-term growth potential. This disciplined reinvestment unlocks value through an expanded and diversified fibre footprint while benefiting from economies of scale. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Ziply Fiber has achieved&nbsp;significant fibre broadband subscriber growth and adjusted EBITDA growth in 2024, validating the strategic rationale and demonstrating its
ability to generate meaningful and sustainable long-term cash flow. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Ownership and Operations </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Upon, and contingent on, close of the previously announced acquisition of Ziply Fiber, BCE will assume 100% ownership of Ziply Fiber&#146;s existing operations. Ziply
Fiber, as a BCE subsidiary, will continue to operate its existing network and execute its <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">in-footprint</FONT>
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">fibre-to-the-home</FONT></FONT></FONT> build strategy. Ziply Fiber will become a long-term partner to Network FiberCo, jointly owned by PSP
Investments and BCE, as the exclusive Internet service provider to locations passed by Network FiberCo. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Additional Transaction Details </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">The transaction is expected to close in the second half of 2025, subject to customary closing conditions and the closing of BCE&#146;s previously announced acquisition
of Ziply Fiber. </P>
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will hold a conference call with the financial community at 8:00 AM ET today, May&nbsp;8, 2025 to discuss its Q1 2025 results and speak to the Network FiberCo strategic partnership. Media are welcome to participate on a listen-only basis. To
participate, please dial toll-free <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-844-933-2401</FONT></FONT></FONT> or
<FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">647-724-5455.</FONT></FONT> A replay will be available until midnight on June&nbsp;8, 2025 by dialing <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT
STYLE="white-space:nowrap">1-877-454-9859</FONT></FONT></FONT> or <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap"><FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">647-483-1416</FONT></FONT> and entering passcode 7485404. A live audio webcast of the conference call will be
available on BCE&#146;s website at BCE <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">Q1-2025</FONT> conference call. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>About BCE </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">BCE is Canada&#146;s largest communications company<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1</SUP>,<SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top"> </SUP>providing
advanced Bell broadband wireless, Internet, TV, media and business communication services. To learn more, please visit&nbsp;Bell.ca&nbsp;or&nbsp;BCE.ca. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Through&nbsp;Bell for Better, we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities. This
includes the Bell Let&#146;s Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let&#146;s Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace
leadership initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit&nbsp;Bell Let&#146;s Talk. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>About PSP Investments </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">The Public Sector Pension Investment Board (PSP Investments) is one of Canada&#146;s largest pension investors with C$264.9&nbsp;billion of net assets under management
as of 31&nbsp;March 2024. It manages a diversified global portfolio composed of investments in capital markets, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, and credit investments. Established in 1999, PSP Investments manages and
invests amounts transferred to it by the Government of Canada for the pension plans of the federal public service, the Canadian Forces, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and the Reserve Force. Headquartered in Ottawa, PSP Investments has its
principal business office in Montr&eacute;al and offices in New York, London and Hong Kong. For more information, visit investpsp.com or follow us on LinkedIn. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Media inquiries </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Bell </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Ellen Murphy </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">media@bell.ca </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">PSP Investments </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Charles Bonhomme </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">+1 438 <FONT STYLE="white-space:nowrap">465-1260</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">media@investpsp.ca </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Investor inquiries </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Richard Bengian </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">richard.bengian@bell.ca</P> <P STYLE="font-size:2pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P>
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<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Certain statements made in
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accelerate the development of fibre infrastructure through Northwest Fiber Holdco, LLC (doing business as Ziply Fiber (Ziply Fiber)) in underserved markets in the United States, the expected
timing and completion thereof, certain potential benefits expected to result from the formation of the strategic partnership, such as the future deployment of targeted fibre passings, the expected funding of the strategic partnership, the expected
improvement in BCE&#146;s free cash flow generation and<B> </B>adjusted EBITDA accretion over the long term, as well as long-term value creation for BCE shareholders, the proposed acquisition of Ziply Fiber and certain potential benefits expected to
result from such acquisition, Ziply Fiber&#146;s expected long-term cash flow generation, BCE&#146;s and Ziply Fiber&#146;s growth prospects, business outlook, objectives, plans and strategic priorities, and other statements that are not historical
facts. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the &#147;safe harbour&#148; provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws and of the United
States <I>Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995</I>. Forward-looking statements 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. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, and we caution you against relying on any of 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 applicable 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. The timing and completion of the transaction relating to the formation of the strategic partnership are subject to the
closing of the pending acquisition of Ziply Fiber, as well as customary closing conditions and other risks and uncertainties which may affect its completion, terms or timing. Accordingly, there can be no assurance that the transaction relating to
the formation of the strategic partnership will occur, or that it will occur on the terms and conditions, or at the time, contemplated in this news release. The transaction relating to the formation of the strategic partnership could be modified,
restructured or terminated. There can also be no assurance that the potential benefits expected to result from the formation of the strategic partnership will be realized. In addition, the timing and completion of the pending acquisition of Ziply
Fiber are subject to customary closing conditions, termination rights and other risks and uncertainties, including relevant regulatory approvals, which may affect its completion, terms or timing and, accordingly, there can be no assurance that the
acquisition of Ziply Fiber will occur, or that it will occur on the terms and conditions, or at the time, currently contemplated, or that certain potential benefits expected to result from the proposed acquisition will be realized. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">For additional information on assumptions and risks underlying certain of our forward-looking statements made in this news release, please consult BCE&#146;s 2024
Annual MD&amp;A dated March&nbsp;6, 2025, BCE&#146;s 2025 First Quarter MD&amp;A dated May&nbsp;7, 2025, and BCE&#146;s news release dated May&nbsp;8, 2025 announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, filed with the Canadian
provincial securities regulatory authorities (available at sedarplus.ca) and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at SEC.gov). These documents are also available at BCE.ca. </P>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">For Immediate Release </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL" ALIGN="center"><B>BCE
implements changes in connection with its Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment Plan; </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL" ALIGN="center"><B>Termination of discounted treasury issuances </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><I>This news release contains forward-looking statements. For a description of the related risk factors and assumptions, please see the section entitled &#147;Caution
Concerning Forward-Looking Statements&#148; later in this news release. </I></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">MONTR&Eacute;AL, May&nbsp;8, 2025 &#150; BCE Inc. (TSX, NYSE: BCE) announced today that
the board of directors of BCE has approved certain modifications to BCE&#146;s Shareholder Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan (the &#147;<B>DRP</B>&#148;) whereby common shares distributed under the DRP will no longer be issued from
treasury at a 2% discount to the average market price and will instead be purchased by BCE&#146;s agent, TSX Trust Company (the &#147;<B>Agent</B>&#148;), on the secondary market with cash provided by BCE. The modifications will be effective
commencing with the dividend payable on July&nbsp;15, 2025 to eligible holders of common shares as of the June&nbsp;16, 2025 record date, and subsequently until further notice. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">The DRP continues to offer a convenient means for eligible holders of BCE common shares to acquire additional common shares without charge for any commission or
brokerage fees by reinvesting the cash dividends on their respective holdings of common shares or by making optional cash payments in the form of cash or dividends on BCE preferred shares. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Existing participants in the DRP will continue to be enrolled into the DRP for the dividend payable to holders of common shares on July&nbsp;15, 2025 unless they
terminate their participation under the DRP. In order to terminate their participation in the DRP or withdraw common shares, requests for termination or withdrawal of shares&nbsp;from registered holders of common shares must be received by the Agent
before 4:00&nbsp;p.m. Eastern time on&nbsp;June&nbsp;9, 2025. Beneficial owners of BCE common shares (shareholders who hold their shares through a financial institution, broker or other intermediary) should consult with the intermediary well in
advance of that date to determine how to participate in the DRP or withdraw shares or terminate their participation under the DRP. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Participation in the DRP is
optional. Eligible shareholders who have not elected to participate in the DRP will continue to receive their regular cash dividends in the usual manner.&nbsp;A copy of the DRP is available on the Investor page on BCE&#146;s website at www.bce.ca,
on SEDAR+ at&nbsp;www.sedarplus.ca, and on the website of the Agent at&nbsp;www.tsxtrust.com/bce/drip. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Notice to United States Investors </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">A copy of the prospectus relating to the DRP is available on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission&#146;s website at www.sec.gov, and on the Investor page on
BCE&#146;s website at www.bce.ca, as well as on the Agent&#146;s website at https://www.tsxtrust.com/bce/drip. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">The common shares of BCE offered under the DRP
outside the United States will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>About BCE </B></P>
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advanced Bell broadband Internet, wireless, TV, media and business communications services. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca or BCE.ca. </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Through Bell for Better,
we are investing to create a better today and a better tomorrow by supporting the social and economic prosperity of our communities. This includes the Bell Let&#146;s Talk initiative, which promotes Canadian mental health with national awareness and
anti-stigma campaigns like Bell Let&#146;s Talk Day and significant Bell funding of community care and access, research and workplace initiatives throughout the country. To learn more, please visit Bell.ca/LetsTalk. </P>
<P STYLE="font-size:4pt;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt">&nbsp;</P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><U>&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;&#8195;</U> </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:9pt; font-family:ARIAL"><SUP STYLE="font-size:75%; vertical-align:top">1 </SUP>Based on total revenue and total combined customer connections. </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:12pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Media inquiries: </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Ellen Murphy </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">media@bell.ca </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:18pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Investor inquiries: </B></P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:4pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Richard Bengian </P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">richard.bengian@bell.ca </P>
<P STYLE="margin-top:24pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL"><B>Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements </B></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:14pt; margin-bottom:0pt; font-size:11pt; font-family:ARIAL">Certain statements made in
this news release are forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the method of distribution of common shares under the DRP, the benefits of participating in the DRP, the termination of the discount for treasury issuances under the
DRP, and other statements that are not historical facts. All such forward-looking statements are made pursuant to the &#147;safe harbour&#148; provisions of applicable Canadian securities laws and of the United States <I>Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995</I>. Forward-looking statements 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. These statements are not guarantees of future performance or events, and we caution you against relying on any of 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 applicable 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. BCE may determine at any time, in accordance with the terms of the DRP, to cease to deliver common shares to participants under the DRP in reinvestment of cash
dividends through the purchase of shares on the secondary market and to deliver common shares through treasury issuances instead. The method of purchase under the DRP (on the secondary market or through treasury issuances), the application of any
discount, and the percentage thereof in the case of issuance of common shares from treasury under the DRP, as well as the amount, and declaration, of dividends, are subject to the discretion of BCE&#146;s board of directors. Consequently, there can
be no assurance that dividends will be declared. The level of BCE&#146;s common share dividend and the declaration of dividends by the BCE board are </P>
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documents. For additional information on assumptions and risks underlying certain of our forward-looking statements made in this news release, please consult BCE&#146;s 2024 Annual MD&amp;A dated March&nbsp;6, 2025, BCE&#146;s 2025 First Quarter
MD&amp;A dated May&nbsp;7, 2025 and BCE&#146;s news release dated May&nbsp;8, 2025 announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2025, filed by BCE with the Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities (available at
sedarplus.ca) and with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (available at SEC.gov). These documents are<B> </B>also available at BCE.ca. </P>
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