Bell MTS controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2013
Government blocks proposed Allstream sale
The Canadian government rejected the proposed sale of Allstream to Accelero Capital, citing national-security concerns without publicly detailing the specific concerns.
1996
Controversy over privatization
The Manitoba government's decision to privatize the Manitoba Telephone System was politically controversial because it ended public ownership of a major provincial communications utility.
1980
MTX Saudi telecommunications venture controversy
MTS's MTX subsidiary invested in telecommunications activity in Saudi Arabia during the 1980s. The venture was later shut down after reportedly losing C$27 million and becoming controversial in Manitoba.