2008-08-28 23:14:03 -

- Fitch's ratings on BCE Inc. remain on Watch Negative as follows:

BCE

--Issuer default rating (IDR) 'BB-';

--Senior unsecured debt 'BB-'.

Bell Canada

--IDR at 'BB-';

--Senior unsecured debt 'BB-';

--Subordinate debt 'B+'.

The ratings were first placed on Rating Watch Negative on July 3, 2007 when Fitch downgraded the IDR and senior unsecured debt ratings to 'BB-' from 'BBB+' due to BCE's acceptance of a leveraged buyout offer from an investor group including Teachers Private Capital. All regulatory approvals required for the proposed transaction have been received, and BCE has entered into a final agreement with the investor group, which includes resolving issues involved in financing the leveraged buyout. Pending

the close of the transaction, which is now anticipated on or before Dec. 11, 2008, Fitch expects final resolution of the Rating Watch Negative.

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