MTS customers gain access to LTE networks within Canada, U.S.A.
Stock Symbol: MBT
WINNIPEG, Nov. 25, 2013 /CNW/ - MTS, Manitoba's leading full-service
telecommunications provider, now offers customers access to LTE
Wireless service in urban centres across Canada. MTS also announced
today that customers can enjoy LTE roaming in several international
locations, including most major urban centres in the U.S.A.
"MTS is proud that our customers have the ability to stay connected to
LTE while travelling outside of Manitoba," said MTS President Kelvin
Shepherd. "MTS customers can connect to LTE in over 80 locations in
Canada, and we are one of only two Canadian carriers to announce the
launch of international LTE roaming."
Long Term Evolution (LTE) is recognized as the gold standard in wireless
technologies and provides superior performance while surfing the
Internet, downloading content, and streaming videos and music. MTS's 4G
LTE Wireless Network supports average user speeds that are up to ten
times faster than MTS's 4G HSPA+ Wireless Network.
LTE roaming is automatically enabled for MTS customers using the latest
LTE devices, such as the Samsung Galaxy S4™, BlackBerry ® Q10, and Sony Xperia™ ZL. LTE devices will seamlessly transfer to LTE
where available.
"Today's announcement means our customers have the ability to experience
the full speed capabilities of LTE beyond the borders of Manitoba,"
said Shepherd.
MTS offers U.S. and international data travel packs that allow customers
to pre-purchase data they can use when roaming outside of Canada.
Added to existing wireless plans, the data packs save money and take
the worry out of staying connected when travelling.
MTS launched its 4G LTE wireless network in Winnipeg and Brandon in
2012, and expanded the service to Victoria Beach, Grand Beach, Portage
la Prairie, Selkirk, Steinbach and Ste. Anne in 2013. MTS plans to
cover more than 90 per cent of Manitoba's population with 4G LTE
wireless service over the next five years.
To learn more about MTS's 4G LTE Wireless Network, visit mts.ca/4glte.
About MTS
MTS is the leading full-service communications provider for residential
and business customers in Manitoba. The company's suite of products and
services include the latest in wireless technology, high-speed
Internet, an award-winning IPTV service, voice services, home security,
and an extensive range of business solutions. A technology leader, MTS
operates advanced wireless networks delivering the best coverage for
Manitobans with its 4G, CDMA and Wi-Fi wireless networks and is
investing to build out its extensive fibre-to-the-home network in over
20 Manitoba communities. MTS's momentum is fuelled by the knowledge,
skills and spirit of its 3,000 Manitoba-based employees. With over 100
years of operations, MTS is rooted firmly in the community and is a
proud sponsor of the MTS Centre, home to the NHL's Winnipeg Jets. MTS
is wholly owned by Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. which is listed on
the TSX (trading symbol: MBT). For information on MTS's products and
services, please visit www.mts.ca.
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SOURCE MTS Allstream