MTS TV gets even better with NFL RedZone

Customers can now catch every touchdown from every game

Stock Symbol:  MBT

WINNIPEG, Sept. 17 /CNW/ - MTS is pleased to announce that MTS TV has launched NFL RedZone, a new channel brought to you by the NFL Network that allows fans to see all the key moments, from all of the teams and star players, every Sunday.

"With NFL RedZone, fans never have to worry about missing a major play," said Stan Kurtas, Vice President, Marketing, MTS. "This is a great addition to the other features we offer through our Classic and Ultimate TV service and it further enhances the viewing experience for our customers."

Hosted by NFL Network's Scott Hanson every Sunday, NFL RedZone takes the guesswork out of keeping up with the games and brings the touchdowns and most important moments to one place, making it more convenient for our customers.

NFL RedZone will be available for a free preview this Sunday, September 19^th on channel 50 for Classic TV customers and channel 42 for Ultimate TV customers.

To subscribe to NFL RedZone for the entire NFL regular season, visit www.mts.ca/tv/redzone

About MTS

MTS is a business unit of MTS Allstream Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. As one of Canada's leading national communication solutions companies, MTS Allstream provides innovative communications for the way Canadians want to live and work today. The Company has more than 100 years of experience, with 6,000 employees across Canada dedicated to a mission of delivering true value as seen through the eyes of our customers. MTS Allstream has nearly two million total customer connections spanning business customers across Canada and residential consumers throughout the province of Manitoba. The Company's extensive national broadband and fibre optic network spans almost 30,000 kilometres. MTS Allstream is a proud sponsor of Cindy Klassen, 2006 World Champion and Canada's greatest Olympian, and a proud contributor to the Canadian Museum for Human Rights. Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.'s common shares are listed on Toronto Stock Exchange (trading symbol: MBT). Customers, stakeholders and investors who want to learn more about MTS Allstream are encouraged to visit: www.mtsallstream.com.

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Media:         
Gillian Giesbrecht     
MTS Allstream Corporate Communications  
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