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Canadian Wireless Providers Stay Mum as U.S. Companies Announce 5G Launch Dates

April 2, 2018 07:14 AM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By Michael Oliveira, The Canadian Press

Walking - Texting — A man walks and texts on his smartphone in downtown Toronto on Monday, October 30, 2017. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette)

TORONTO – U.S. wireless providers are trumpeting the virtues of their soon-to-be-unveiled 5G networks, but in Canada, the Big Three telecoms are sitting back and staying mum.

Many experts believe it’ll take years for a full rollout of the next-generation wireless technology, which promises to deliver blistering fast download speeds — some say up to 200 times faster than today’s LTE networks — and negligible lag times that will empower driverless car technology, remote-controlled surgeries and other yet-to-be-invented ideas.

Ultra Cheap Wireless Carrier Lucky Mobile Available in Manitoba

March 12, 2018 08:53 AM in News • 0 Comments

Penny-pinchers in Manitoba and Saskatchewan now have a new choice for wireless carriers with the entry of Bell’s Lucky Mobile into the market.

The new low-cost prepaid wireless service first launched in Ontario, Alberta and British Columbia in December.

Bell MTS Powers Up Additional Wireless Sites in Winnipeg, Brandon

December 19, 2017 02:07 PM in News • 0 Comments

Bell MTS has flipped the switched on new LTE-Advanced wireless sites in two Winnipeg neighbourhoods, as well as in Brandon.

The telecom company says sites in Sage Creek and Wildwood are now active, along with a site on Brandon’s North Hill.

Super-Spike Volleyball Tournament Raises $87K for Local Charities

November 8, 2017 11:42 AM in News • 0 Comments

By Brian Schultz

WINNIPEG — A summer volleyball tournament has tallied up its total and is now donating $87,936 to local charities.

Bell MTS Super-Spike was July 21-22 at Maple Grove Rugby Park, featuring 464 teams and 3,472 players. Organizers say the 16th annual event was the second-most attended on record.

Boost to Wireless Service Along Highway 75 Nearly Complete

November 2, 2017 10:37 AM in News • 0 Comments

WINNIPEG — Improved wireless infrastructure along Highway 75 is nearing completion to boost cell phone signals along the high-traffic Canada-U.S. corridor.

Bell MTS says the project south of Winnipeg is now just days away from being complete.

Wireless Improvements Made at Bell MTS Place

October 3, 2017 10:28 AM in News • 0 Comments

Fans attending Wednesday’s Winnipeg Jets home opener at Bell MTS Place will notice a difference in how their cell phones work within the building.

Bell MTS made upgrades to its LTE network in the arena over the summer, more than tripling the capacity for wireless customers. A common frustration of those who attend events in the building is slower speeds or periods of non-connectivity given the volume of other users in the vicinity. Similar headaches have been shared by football fans at Investors Group Field in the past.

Providers Have to Invest to Meet Growing Demand for Mobile Use: Bell CEO

May 30, 2017 06:15 PM in The Canadian Press • 0 Comments

By Steve Lambert, The Canadian Press

George Cope, President and CEO of BCE Inc., speaks during the 2017 annual general shareholders meeting in Ottawa on Wednesday, April 26, 2017. Cope says his company and its competitors have to invest in infrastructure to keep up with a booming consumer appetite for entertainment both at home and on mobile devices. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang)

WINNIPEG – Internet and mobile providers must invest in infrastructure to keep up with a booming consumer appetite for entertainment both at home and on the go, Bell Canada Enterprises CEO George Cope said Tuesday.

High-speed mobile data usage is up 37 per cent from just last year, while the amount of data streaming over the Internet has more than quadrupled in five years, Cope told the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce.

Bell MTS Place to Be New Name of Downtown Arena

May 30, 2017 11:33 AM in News • 0 Comments

WINNIPEG — MTS Centre has a new name. Following the acquisition of MTS by Bell earlier this year for $3.9 billion, Bell MTS is carrying on business under its new name. That means some changes are afoot at Winnipeg’s busiest entertainment venue.

The home of the Winnipeg Jets will now be known as Bell MTS Place.

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