Kure Technologies Inc V.KUR.H

JOINT VENTURE...NOT UBS...

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Hmmmm.....can't UBS/LOOK get one of these? ever??? https://www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2004/19/c4973.html EDMONTON, Nov. 19 /CNW/ - TOTAL TELCOM INC. (TSX Venture: TTZ) announced today that it has entered into a joint venture with WiBand Communications Corporation ("WiBand") to deliver high speed internet and other network services to rural based end users across the province of Alberta. As part of the joint venture arrangement, Total Telcom and WiBand have created QC-Networks Inc. ("QC-Networks") to provide final mile connectivity to government, industry, commercial, business and residential end users throughout Alberta, using both fiber and wireless technologies. The newly formed QC-Networks is owned jointly by Total Telcom and WiBand and technical support is provided by both the parent companies. QC-Networks has now begun operations and is offering services to our customers in rural areas of Alberta. Total Telcom and WiBand continue to finalize their detailed joint venture agreement. "We are very excited at Total Telcom about this relationship and QC-Networks' new found ability to expedite the delivery of services to underserved communities. The combination of the wireless expertise of WiBand, with Total Telcom's comprehensive knowledge of wired networks creates an entity that will move quickly to market and provide top level service to our new subscribers" stated Total Telcom's President, Robert Beaton, who further commented, "Although we are accumulating subscribers as a result of this partnership, we are particularly excited about the opportunities that lay ahead for QC-Networks as the Alberta SuperNet project comes on line. It is our intention to focus geographically on communities surrounding our existing network first and build upon our presence across Alberta as a rural Internet Service Provider (ISP) introducing various communication and content services to SuperNet communities as an Applications Service Provider (ASP)". "WiBand views this initiative as both a means to seamlessly extend the Provincial networks of many of Alberta's leading companies, as well as an opportunity to introduce previously unavailable enterprise level network services and connectivity to information-based rural companies" offered WiBand's President and Chief Executive, R.J. (Bob) Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy also stated, "This partnership offers the marketplace a unique combination of available services and skills, extending the reach and competencies of both participating partners". About WiBand Communications: WiBand Communications was established in 1999 to bring fixed wireless connectivity to under serviced areas in Manitoba and Alberta. Its goal is to provide "last mile" solutions to extend wired/fiber networks to include customers that are located beyond their reach in either distance or price. WiBand has developed world-class expertise in integrating networks and customers with the use of the latest in wireless technology. WiBand has the largest fixed wireless network in both Alberta and Manitoba covering over 35,000 square kilometers. In addition, WiBand has built large private networks for financial and educational institutions throughout Northern Ontario, Manitoba and Alberta. Inquiries concerning QC-Networks or WiBand Communications can be directed to Mr. R.J. (Bob) Kennedy at 1-866-469-4226. Total Telcom owns, operates and manages state of the art long haul IP Broadband Fiber Optic Networks, currently providing Bandwidth, Lit and Dark Fiber-Optic Services to communities in Alberta and British Columbia. They also provide turnkey design, engineering, construction and maintenance services for private networks owned and operated by government and industry. Inquiries concerning QC-Networks or Total Telcom can be directed to Mr. Robert Beaton at 1-800-347-7014. "The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release." For further information: please contact Investor Relations Department, 12705 65 Street, Edmonton, AB T5A 0Z4, Phone: [phone], Toll free: 800-347-7014, Fax: [phone], [e-mail]; To request a free copy of this organization's annual report, please go to https://www.newswire.ca and click on reports@cnw. TOTAL TELCOM INC. - More on this organization Quotes & Charts News Releases (34) Annual Report Request Company Earnings TTZ.(TSX-VEN) tell a friend printer friendly subscribe to Portfolio E-Mail -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- © 2003 Canada NewsWire Ltd.