MTS Allstream receives approval for strategic wireless agreement with Rogers

Posted on: Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:10:00 EDT


Symbols: MOBAF
Sep 14, 2009 (Datamonitor via COMTEX) --
MOBAF | Quote | Chart | News | PowerRating -- Canada-based Manitoba Telecom Services, including its principal operating subsidiary, MTS Allstream, has confirmed an agreement with Rogers Wireless Partnership that will see both companies share the cost to deploy a universal mobile telecommunications systems/high speed packet access wireless network across the existing MTS Allstream regional wireless footprint has received the required regulatory approvals and will proceed.

The agreement also allows MTS Allstream to leverage Rogers's purchasing scope and scale to gain cost effective access to new network technology and high speed packet access (HSPA) handsets. MTS Allstream's HSPA customers will have access to the national and international roaming capabilities as a Rogers roaming partner.

The agreement also provides MTS Allstream with the opportunity to launch a national wireless business offering under the Allstream brand through a competitive wholesale arrangement.

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