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MTS plans to launch LTE (Long Term Evolution) in 2012

MTS plans to launch LTE (Long Term Evolution) in 2012

LTE technology is expected to feature initial peak data rates as fast as 75 megabits per second (Mbps) with future data rates of 150 Mbps and beyond. The new LTE network will support average user speeds that are up to five times faster than MTS’s current 4G HSPA+ wireless network and will enable MTS to expand its handset options as new LTE enabled devices are introduced in the market. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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MTS plans to launch LTE (Long Term Evolution) in 2012

Next-generation BlackBerry® 7 Smartphones to Hit MTS Shelves

“Since we launched our 4G network in March, MTS has seen increasing demand for smartphones and we are pleased to make available to our customers throughout Manitoba the latest BlackBerry devices,” said Stan Kurtas, Vice President, Marketing, MTS. “We are always working to bring our customers the latest in technology and the BlackBerry Torch 9810 and BlackBerry Bold 9900 are both high performing smartphones built on the new performance driven platform – BlackBerry 7 OS.” [Click on Pic to learn more]

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MTS plans to launch LTE (Long Term Evolution) in 2012

Allstream’s IP Fibre Network Expansion Program Generates Strong IP Sales Momentum through Second Quarter of 2011

In support of its objectives of winning high-margin on-net business and driving growth in IP services – one of the fastest growing segments of the business telecom market – Allstream continues to expand its IP fibre access into multi-tenant buildings across Canada. Since the initiative started in March 2010, Allstream has extended fibre into 174 new multi-tenant fibre-fed buildings and won a total of 247 new IP contracts. [Click opn Logo to learn more]

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MTS plans to launch LTE (Long Term Evolution) in 2012

Rogers Lights up Canada’s First LTE Network

LTE delivers higher speeds and lower latency than 4G HSPA+ which means a better experience for customers using highly interactive applications like multi-player gaming and rich multi-media communications. It starts with the Ottawa region, then Toronto, Vancouver and Montreal. To find out when LTE is coming to your area, sign up at www.IwantmyLTE.ca. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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MTS plans to launch LTE (Long Term Evolution) in 2012

Allstream expands Managed MPLS service for Fujitsu Canada

Allstream’s Managed Multiprotocol Label Switching service consolidates the systems, services and applications of all ten Fujitsu Canada locations into one high-performing data network. The MPLS service combines the flexibility and intelligence of IP routing with the speed and transport quality of a single network, providing a secure and efficient mode of sharing information. [Click on Logo to learn more]

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MTS plans to launch LTE (Long Term Evolution) in 2012

MTS Announces Data Plans for iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G in Canada

“We are excited to launch data plans for iPad 2,” said Stan Kurtas, vice president, marketing, MTS. “Our data plans are commitment free and provide access to our extensive wireless network. MTS customers will also have free access to all MTS Wi-Fi Hotspots, giving them the best iPad 2 plans in Manitoba.” [Click on Logo to learn more]

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MTS plans to launch LTE (Long Term Evolution) in 2012

True North Sports & Entertainment and MTS Announce Expansion of Their Long-Standing Partnership for the MTS Centre

Today MTS Centre is the most connected building in Manitoba and MTS will continue to provide its industry leading services throughout the facility including high bandwidth Internet access, and superior in-building CDMA and 4G wireless coverage for both voice and data services. MTS’s award-winning MTS Ultimate TV service is available in lounges, dressing rooms, corporate suites and various offices within the facility. [Click on Pic to learn more]

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MTS plans to launch LTE (Long Term Evolution) in 2012

MTS Allstream participates in World IPv6 Day

With the global depletion of IPv4 addresses, businesses are planning their migration of Internet traffic to support IPv6; ensuring sustainability and functionality of their Internet accessible information. As part of this, MTS Allstream will begin deploying dual stack IPv6 capability to select service areas and cities for customers. [Click on Logo to learn more]

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