MTS extends its reach

Hamiota, 29 other Manitoba communities added to ultra-fast LTE wireless data network in 2015

HAMIOTA, MB, Sept. 16, 2015 /CNW/ - (TSX:MBT) MTS, Manitoba's leading telecommunications provider, today announced it has expanded its 4G LTE wireless network to Hamiota and MacGregor. This is the latest in a series of expansions that has brought this impressive technology to 30 rural Manitoba communities in 2015.

In 2015 MTS has expanded its 4G LTE Network in The Pas, Beausejour, Pinawa, Elie, Winnipeg Beach, Stonewall, Niverville, Minnedosa, La Salle, Lockport, St Andrew's, Beausejour, Oakbank, Grunthal, Lee River, Kleefeld, Belair, Nopiming, Russell, Anola, Souris, Carberry, Arborg, Lac du Bonnet, Morris, Neepawa, and Treherne.

"More than 1 million Manitobans now have access to MTS's 4G LTE Wireless Network," said MTS CEO Jay Forbes. "LTE offers download speeds up to 150 Mbps, ensuring customers enjoy their new LTE smartphones to the fullest. The MTS 4G LTE Wireless Network gives LTE devices the power to stream movies and download music, pictures and apps faster than ever before; to play multi-player games; and to quickly access emails and business documents."

MTS was the first to bring 4G LTE technology to Manitoba. LTE technology complements MTS's 4G HSPA+ wireless network, which reaches 98 per cent of the province's population. For more information about MTS's 4G LTE Wireless Network, please visit www.mts.ca/4glte.

About MTS Inc.
MTS is Manitoba's leading communications company, connecting people and places with wireless, high-speed Internet, TV, home phone and security services. MTS also offers a full suite of business solutions, including information technology, data storage and cloud computing through EPIC Information Solutions and MTS Data Centres.  Founded more than a century ago and deeply rooted in the community, MTS provides grants, scholarships, sponsorships and volunteer support to youth-serving organizations across the province through MTS Future First. MTS is wholly owned by Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX: MBT). For more on MTS's products and services, visit www.mts.ca.

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SOURCE Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.

Media: Andrew Parkinson, Corporate Communications, 204 958-3230, [email protected]