Bell-Northern Research

Canadian telecommunications R&D organization that supported Nortel and Bell Canada.

Last updated August 25, 2026

Overview

Bell-Northern Research (BNR) was a joint R&D venture established in 1971 by Nortel and Bell Canada, headquartered in Ottawa. It developed key telecommunications technologies, including digital switching systems. It dissolved in the 2000s following Nortel's decline.

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