Allstream is proud to be Presenting Partner of the 'Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix'

Company partners with Gastown software firm to bring historic race back to Vancouver

Stock Symbol:  MBT

VANCOUVER, May 4, 2012 /CNW/ - Allstream, Canada's all-business communications provider, is proud to join title sponsor Global Relay as presenting partner of the Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix, taking place in Vancouver, British Columbia's Gastown district on Wednesday July 11, 2012.

This year's event marks the revival of this prestigious professional cycling race (formerly called the Tour de Gastown).   It is expected to attract elite teams and independent riders from across North America and around the world.  Past winners include stars of the cycling world such as internationally renowned riders Lance Armstrong and Alison Sydor.

"We are very pleased to be partnering with Global Relay - a longstanding customer of ours - to bring this historic event back to Vancouver," said Dean Prevost, President of Allstream.

The Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix is part of BC Superweek - a series of several independent events that take place each July in the lower mainland of BC.  Since its inaugural year in 1973, the race has become one of Canada's best-loved professional cycling events thanks to its challenging course, long history and historic location.

Allstream will have a strong presence at the event as co-presenter of activities and awards and host of a VIP tent for attending dignitaries.  In addition to its role as presenting partner, Allstream is also proud to sponsor the Trek Red Truck Racing team for this event. 

For more information on the Global Relay Gastown Grand Prix, please visit www.globalrelayggp.org.

About Allstream

Allstream is a Canadian leader in IP communications and the only national communications provider that works exclusively with business customers of all sizes. With nearly 600,000 customer connections, Allstream's momentum is fuelled by the knowledge, skills and entrepreneurial spirit of its 2,500 employees across the country who collaborate with customers to determine their unique communications solutions needs. Supported by its more than 30,000-kilometre nationwide high-performance fibre-optic network, Allstream's broad portfolio of business solutions are built from an array of advanced communications technologies and services including a wide range of innovative, highly-scalable IP-based solutions to help organizations communicate more efficiently and profitably. Allstream takes pride in its commitment to delivering an exceptional customer experience, and has long been recognized by its technology partners for the contributions made to their businesses. Allstream is wholly-owned by Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., which is listed on the TSX (trading symbol: MBT). For information on Allstream's products and solutions, please visit www.allstream.com.

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