Canada's best national mobile network coming to Stuartburn, Woodridge and Zhoda
WINNIPEG, Sept. 24, 2018 /CNW Telbec/ - Bell MTS today
announced the latest expansion of its leading LTE Advanced (LTE-A)
wireless coverage in Manitoba,
extending wireless service for the first time to the Southeastern
communities of Stuartburn,
Woodridge and Zhoda.
Part of the $1-billion Bell MTS
infrastructure investment plan for the province, this service
expansion offers residents and businesses in Southeastern Manitoba access to the latest
evolution of the world's leading broadband wireless technology.
LTE-A wireless service will be available in Woodridge this week, and launches in
Stuartburn and Zhoda in 2019.
"Bell MTS is proud to bring Canada's best mobile network service
to the communities of Stuartburn,
Woodridge and Zhoda and to travellers along Highways 12 and
59," said Dan McKeen, Vice Chair of
Bell MTS & Western Canada.
"This enhanced access to world-class broadband services is another
example of how Bell MTS capital investments are supporting the
social and economic growth of communities large and small in
Manitoba."
"Better, faster service not only helps protect Manitobans in
times of emergency but also improves daily life for those who work
and call the area their home," said Brian
Pallister, Premier of Manitoba. "We thank Bell MTS for following
through on this promise. We'll continue to work with industry
partners, the business community and other levels of government to
improve wireless access in Manitoba."
Created in March 2017 following
Bell Canada's acquisition of
Manitoba Telecom Services, Bell MTS has since upgraded most of its
wireless network across the province to LTE-A capability. With
LTE-A available in Winnipeg,
Brandon, Portage La Prairie, Selkirk, Steinbach, Gimli, Morden, Winkler, Churchill, Thompson, Flin
Flon, Falcon Lake,
East St. Paul, Grand Beach and other centres, almost 90% of
Manitobans now have access to the fastest mobile technology in
Canada. Bell MTS has also deployed
continuous wireless coverage along Highway 75 from Winnipeg to the US border, and is enhancing
service along Highway 6 to Northern
Manitoba.
"The residents of Southeastern
Manitoba, as well as visitors to this spectacular region,
will benefit greatly from the expanded wireless coverage and
enhanced public safety," said Jim
Swidersky, Reeve of the RM of Stuartburn. "This long-needed, meaningful
investment is the result of years of hard work. The Southeast
Cellular Coalition would like to thank Bell MTS for the opportunity
to collaborate throughout this process."
"The AMM appreciates the commitment made by Bell MTS to extend
wireless service in Southeastern
Manitoba," said Chris
Goertzen, President of the Association of Manitoba
Municipalities. "Sustained network infrastructure upgrades are
essential for improving public safety, increasing competitiveness
of businesses, and maximizing job opportunities in local
communities."
In addition to the latest in wireless services, Bell MTS is also
investing to bring Manitobans the best in broadband Internet and
TV. Bell MTS has introduced Gigabit Fibe Internet – delivering data
speeds up to 20 times faster than previously available – to more
than 20 communities throughout the province and launched Fibe TV,
becoming the first TV provider in the province to offer live
4K programming and exclusive features
like Restart.
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