BCE Inc. reported a fourth-quarter profit that increased compared to the previous year, although its operating revenue showed a slight decline. The company, Canada's largest telecommunications provider, exceeded analysts' expectations for the quarter, largely due to cost reductions. However, BCE indicated a potential decrease in performance for the upcoming year. Notably, the company experienced a 56% year-over-year drop in postpaid activations, with 56,550 net new postpaid wireless customers added in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 2023. This decline in activations raises concerns about future growth amidst changing market conditions.