Persona Launches High Speed Extreme 15 in 27 Communities

GRANDE PRAIRIE, AB, Oct. 28 /CNW/ - Persona announced today that it is turning up Internet speeds for even more customers with the launch of Persona High Speed Extreme 15 in 27 communities.

"Persona continues to make improvements to our network so that we can deliver enhanced services to our customers," said Tom Hennigar, Regional Manager for Persona. "Our customers benefit with even greater value from their Bundles by providing the enhanced speed they need for everyday Internet applications."

Persona High Speed Extreme 15 launches today in the following communities: Bashaw, Calmar, Castor, Eckville, Evansburg, Entwistle, Forestburg, Fox Creek, Grimshaw, Hanna, Irricana, Killam, Langdon, Longview, Mayerthorpe, Nanton, Peace River, Provost, Rembey, Sedgewick, Thorsby, Three Hills, Trochu, Tofield, Two Hills, Wetaskiwin, and Millet.

Persona High Speed Extreme 15 delivers download speeds up to 15 Mega bits per second (Mbps). Existing customers subscribing to a Persona Watch and Surf Bundle were automatically upgraded to Persona's Newest and Fastest Internet service at no additional charge. With the launch of the new service all Persona High Speed Bundles will now include High Speed Extreme 15 at no additional charge. Persona High Speed Extreme 15 is also available on a standalone basis.

"What better way to say thanks to our Bundle customers than to provide them with the opportunity to experience our fastest Internet service," said Hennigar.

Through continual investments in network upgrades, customers are able to receive new and enhanced services, increased reliability, faster Internet and an improved customer service experience. The Persona digital network is built for the future and has the bandwidth to ensure users can access the next generation of Internet applications to harness the full power of the Internet.

For more information on Persona High Speed Extreme 15, contact Persona Customer Care at 1-866-737-7662.

About Persona

Persona provides Cable, Digital Cable and High Speed Internet services to residential and business customers in: British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba. With corporate operations based in Grande Prairie, Alberta, Persona employs more than 250 employees in the communities it serves.

With the strength of our people, our network and our commitment to customer service, Persona strives to deliver quality communications and entertainment services that provide value to our customers.

Persona is a private company, owned and operated by EastLink.

For further information: Jill Laing, Communications, EastLink, [phone], [email protected]