CPHR Alberta Announces Partnership with Bell Mobility Exclusive Partner Program

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January 20, 2023

CALGARY, Alberta – CPHR Alberta, a professional association dedicated to strengthening the human resources profession, is excited to announce a partnership with Bell Mobility, Canada’s best national network to provide CPHR Alberta members with Bell Mobility Exclusive Partner Program.

“Bell Let’s Talk Day is on January 25 th , where we as an HR community come together to support and advocate for mental health in the workplace. Connecting our community through conversation is important to CPHR Alberta, and we are thrilled to partner with Bell Mobility who can provide affordable rates and discounts to our members allowing them to make and continue those connections in the workplace and in their personal lives.” ~ Ioana Giurca

With the Bell Mobility Exclusive Partner Program, members and their families will receive preferential rates for their mobility needs. CPHR Alberta members save up to 30% on unlimited data plans and get big discounts on amazing phones, plans and additional discounts of up to 20% on name-brand tech with Bell at The Source Benefits. All of this can be applied to five family members or friends when you add them to your account.

Offer details:

Get 45 GB * for $66.50/mo. per line

  • Our fastest available 5G speeds and HD video
  • Unlimited data, talk & text

Or

15 GB for $50/ mo. per line † when you bring your own phone

  • 4G network access (up to 150 Mbps) and SD video
  • Unlimited talk & text
    Offers end February 6, 2023. 1 bell.ca/network *Beyond max speed, data speeds are up to 512 Kbps. 2 † New activations only. 2

BONUS: Get a $50 bill credit. ††
†† New activations only. Bill credit applied on the second bill.

To redeem this exclusive offer, CPHR Alberta members can follow these five easy steps:

  1. Visit b ell.ca/ epp or call 1 833 964-4484
  2. Register as a new user, choose the ‘Personal Email’ option
  3. Enter CPHR Alberta in the company/association field and select your company from the drop down
  4. Upload proof of CPHR Alberta membership (PDF or JPG formats) This can be a picture of your member portal including your member category and ID.
  5. Check out your exclusive offers from Bell! 

If you need assistance, please call the number above and a Bell Mobility representative will be happy to help!

Current as of January 5, 2023. Available with compatible devices within network coverage areas available from Bell Mobility. Speed and signal strength may vary due to traffic, topography, environmental conditions and other factors, like Bell’s management of network resources, using methods which include Internet traffic management practices. See bell.ca/ITMP. Connection service fee ($50) will appear on your first bill. Existing Bell customers who choose to switch to the Bell Exclusive Partner Program before the end of their contract are required to pay out their device balance and are subject to a $50 migration fee. 9-1-1 government monthly fee in AB.: $0.95, N.B.: $0.97, N.L.: $0.75, N.S.: $0.43, P.E.I.: $0.70, Qué.: $0.46, N.W.T.: $1.70, Sask.: $1.95. Bell remits required amount to government. Taxes extra. Other conditions apply. Subject to change without notice, not combinable with other offers. (1) Based on a third-party score (Global Wireless Solutions OneScore™) calculated using wireless network testing in Canada against other national wireless networks. See bell.ca/network. 5G/5G+ access requires a compatible device and a compatible rate plan (even if a 5G/5G+ symbol appears on your device). Coverage is approximate, may vary and may not include indoor coverage; see bell.ca/5G. Speed, performance and whether a 5G/5G+ device uses the available 5G/5G+ network depend on various factors including your rate plan, topography, environmental conditions, the current serving radio conditions at your location and whether the device is actively downloading or uploading data. Access is subject to Bell’s management of network resources, using methods which include Internet traffic management practices. See bell.ca/ITMP. (2) Ultimate Plan: With new activations or upgrades on 2-year eligible plan with Bell SmartPay™ or when you bring your own phone. Reduced data speeds beyond max. speed data will be provided at 512 kilobits per second. You can continue to use data at these reduced speeds until your next monthly bill period. Promo Plan: With new activations on 2-year eligible plan when you bring your own phone. Bring-your-own phone rate plans are on a 30-day term and will continue month-to-month thereafter. Rates are subject to change. See bell.ca/mobilitytermsofservice. Not compatible with Roam Better. Unlimited Canada calling and texting: Applies to calls made from Canada to a Canadian number or calls received from any number while you are inside Canada. Only available in Canada. Sent texts include texts sent to a Canadian phone number while in Canada and exclude texts sent to a landline, to a U.S. or International phone number, premium texts (short codes), alerts, texts sent with a messaging application and roaming (international GSM texts). Received texts include texts received while in Canada and exclude roaming, premium texts (short codes), alerts or dial-up texts received from a messaging application. Out of bundle charges may apply. (3) Bell SmartPay TM is available with new activations or upgrades on eligible 2-year rate plans. Credit is applied monthly over 24 months on your device payments. Activation must be in the same name as the primary account holder. Amortized taxes on the financed amount are payable with your monthly device payments. Purchase financing provided by Bell Mobility, on approved credit. Cost of borrowing is $0. If you end your Bell SmartPay Agreement early, then your remaining device payments will become due immediately. If you are ending your Service Agreement at such time as well, the remaining balance on your Agreement Credit (plus applicable taxes) will become due immediately. Screen images are simulated. “Bell SmartPay” is a registered trademark of Bell Canada. All other trademarks and logos used are trademarks of their respective owners. © 2023 Bell Canada. All rights reserved.

 

 

 

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