Telecom stocks: Home and abroad

BCE (Bell Canada)

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BCE Inc. is Canada's largest communications company, providing a comprehensive and innovative suite of broadband communication services to residential and business customers in Canada. Powered by industry-leading investments in media content and broadband networks, Bell services include high-speed Fibe Internet, Fibe TV, Satellite TV, Bell Mobility and Virgin Mobile, Home Phone local and long distance services as well as IP-broadband services and information and communications technology (ICT) services.

Comment: T is my Mother's favorite stock because Dad retired from there with 44 years of service. It's best to not invest emotionally. I like all of these because they basically function like a utility. They pay good dividends and are solid but unexciting. If you are under 50 ... buy the growth stocks like GOOG or AAPL.