Bell Aliant helping business' save money, compete and…win

New promotion provides huge savings and a chance to win a unique winter getaway

HALIFAX, Oct. 19 /CNW/ - Bell Aliant proudly supports small businesses across the region and, as a sign of their support, the company is offering them a chance to win a cool treat this winter.

The company has designed an attractive business bundle - tailored to the specific needs of small businesses and it includes a chance to win a trip to the annual outdoor hockey game, featuring Sidney Crosby, on New Year's Day in Pittsburgh, PA. The prize package includes two tickets to the game; two return airfares; three nights' accommodation and $500 spending money.

"We've designed our business bundle to help our customers' compete", says Joe Mosher, VP, Marketing, Bell Aliant. "Our bundles are providing customers with cost-savings, flexibility and, in this case, a chance to see Olympic Gold Medalist and Stanley Cup champion Sidney Crosby in action."

Bell Aliant's business bundle promotional price combines High Speed and business telephone for $87/month - reminiscent of Sidney's jersey number - and it comes complete with a six-month price guarantee. New and existing Business High Speed Bundle customers will be entered into the draw.

"The big benefit for us is that we get all our services for one reasonable price," says Chris Cooper, Owner, Dustjacket Books and Treasures, Halifax, NS, and Bell Aliant Business Bundle customer.

Bell Aliant's business bundles include local calling; free calling features including voicemail; $.04/minute long-distance rate; 2 Mbps High Speed; enhanced yellowpages.ca listing; 10 email accounts and one free enhanced feature like call director.

Bell Aliant proudly salutes all small businesses during Small Business Week.

For more information on Bell Aliant's business bundles please visit http://www.bellaliant.net/business

About Bell Aliant
Bell Aliant (TSX: BA.UN) is one of North America's largest regional communications providers and the first company in Canada to cover an entire city with fibre-to-the-home (FTTH) technology with its FibreOP™ services. Through its operating entities it serves customers in six Canadian provinces with innovative information, communication and technology services including voice, data, Internet, video and value-added business solutions. Through its xwave offices, Bell Aliant also provides IT professional services and advanced technology solutions. Bell Aliant's employees deliver the highest quality of customer service, choice and convenience.

For further information:

Peter Murchland
Bell Aliant Corporate Affairs
877-487-3165
[email protected]