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Tuesday, October 01, 2013
Reminder: Bell Aliant Q3 2013 results conference call scheduled for October 31, 2013

HALIFAX, NS -Bell Aliant Inc. (TSX: BA) plans to issue its third quarter 2013 results before markets open on Thursday, October 31, 2013.

A conference call with the financial community is scheduled for October 31, 2013, at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern). The dial-in numbers are 866-226-1792 and 416-340-2216 for Toronto area participants. Media are invited to attend in listen-only mode. A replay of the session can be heard until December 1, 2013. To access the replay, dial 800-408-3053 or 905-694-9451 and enter the passcode 3670003#. 

A live audio webcast of the conference call can be accessed on www.bellaliant.ca by following the links under the Investor Relations section. A replay of the conference call will be available on the website for one year. 

About Bell Aliant
Bell Aliant Inc. (TSX: BA) 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. Bell Aliant's employees deliver the highest quality customer service, choice and convenience.www.bellaliant.ca.

For further information:
Media Relations:
Katie Burgess
Toll-free: (855) 487-6198
katie.burgess@bellaliant.ca
mediarelations@bellaliant.ca

Investor Relations:
Zeda Redden
Toll-free: (877) 487-5726
zeda.redden@bellaliant.ca



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