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BCE EXPANDING SASKATCHEWAN DATA CENTER TO 1.2GW

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
MON, SEP 14, 2026

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BCE Inc. announced Monday plans to expand its Saskatchewan data center campus to as much as 1.2 gigawatts of capacity, marking a significant infrastructure investment in the Canadian province.

The expansion will add substantial computing power to BCE's existing data center operations in Saskatchewan. The 1.2 gigawatt capacity target represents a major scaling of the telecom giant's regional infrastructure footprint. Data centers have become critical infrastructure as demand for cloud computing, AI processing, and enterprise services accelerates. Saskatchewan's selection for expansion reflects the province's appeal as a data center location, likely driven by factors including power availability, cooling infrastructure, and operational costs. BCE, Canada's largest telecommunications company, operates extensive network infrastructure across the country. The Saskatchewan expansion underscores the company's strategy to meet growing computational demands from businesses and consumers relying on cloud and digital services. The announcement does not specify a timeline or total investment amount for the project.

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