Eastlink now offers access to the most extensive wireless coverage in Atlantic Canada

Introducing Total Network Coverage.

HALIFAX, July 31, 2014 /CNW/ - Now Eastlink Wireless customers can access the most extensive wireless coverage in Atlantic Canada. Eastlink has employed a unique network partner approach to supplement its own network coverage. This new extensive level of wireless coverage follows Eastlink's recently announced Nationwide Talk, Text, & Data plans - which eliminates roaming and long distance fees within Canada.

"We continue to work to bring our customers the best possible overall wireless experience, including easy-to-understand and flexible plans, great value for money, and excellent customer service - all from the local provider you know and trust," said Eastlink Wireless President Matthew MacLellan. "And now they will also be able to connect to the best available network, whether they're streaming video in Bridgewater or New Glasgow, confirming their next tee time from Ingonish Beach, or checking for urgent emails while camping in Kejimkujik National Park."

As part of the company's continued aggressive wireless services rollout, Eastlink continues to build its 100 per cent 4G LTE network throughout Atlantic Canada AND with the company's new, unique network partner strategy, customers can enjoy the most extensive wireless coverage no matter where they are in Atlantic Canada.

Recent Eastlink Wireless Innovations:

• Atlantic Canada's largest 100% 4G LTE network
  
• New and unique network partner arrangement delivering most extensive wireless coverage in Atlantic Canada. See coverage map.
  
• Nationwide Talk, Text, & Data plans which eliminates roaming and long distance fees within Canada
  • Low cost U.S. and International roaming.
    
• New data sharing plans which can enable one family member to share their data plan among other devices in the home such as tablets.
  
• Pick any device and match it with any plan, offering customers industry-leading flexibility and value
  
• Only from Eastlink - Simplified bundling enabling Eastlink internet, TV, and home telephone customers to receive monthly savings on each family member's Eastlink wireless plan.
  
• One customer service number to call, answered locally here in Atlantic Canada, for all your wireless, internet, TV, home phone and security services.

For more information about Eastlink Wireless or any of Eastlink's other services, please visit www.eastlink.ca.

About Eastlink
Headquartered in Halifax, NS, Eastlink is Canada's largest family-owned and operated telecommunications provider, delivering world-class video entertainment and communications services to residential, business and public sector customers across the country.

Powered by state-of-the-art fibre optic and wireless networks, Eastlink's advanced services include Unmatched TV featuring Personal Picks, Maestro DVR and Video OnDemand, Internet Evolved including Personal Cloud services, wireless featuring nationwide calling, competitive local and long distance telephone, home security and automation, data communications and exclusive, locally-produced programming on Eastlink TV.

Eastlink is one of Canada's Best Managed Companies at the platinum level with operations in Nova Scotia, PEI, NL, Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia as well as Bermuda.

Image with caption: "Eastlink Wireless Total Network Coverage before and after July 30, 2014 (CNW Group/Eastlink)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140731_C3601_PHOTO_EN_4581.jpg

SOURCE: Eastlink

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