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Published: 2020-11-05
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 BCE Inc. 
  
EXHIBIT TO 2020 THIRD QUARTER FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 
  EARNINGS 
COVERAGE 
  The following consolidated financial ratios are calculated for the twelve months ended September 30, 2020, give effect to the issuance and redemption of all long-term debt since October 1, 2019 as if these transactions occurred on October 1, 2019, and are based on unaudited financial information of BCE Inc.  
  September 30, 2020 
  Earnings coverage of interest on debt requirements based on net  earnings attributable to owners of BCE Inc. before  interest expense and income tax: 
 3.7 times  
 Earnings coverage of interest on debt requirements based on net earnings attributable to owners of BCE Inc. before  interest expense, income tax and non-controlling interest:  
 3.7 times