MTS Allstream has been short-listed for a Corporate Governance Award in the category of "Best Overall Corporate Governance -- International." The annual Corporate Secretary Corporate Governance Awards are handed out by U.S.-based Corporate Secretary magazine to...
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MTS Expands 4G LTE to Carman
By Tyler Sutherland MTS wireless customers in Carman now have access to the new 4G LTE wireless network. The Manitoba telco says the addition is the latest in a series of expansions this year to bring the technology to 12 more rural communities in the province....
MTS CEO Pierre Blouin to Retire
The CEO of Manitoba Telecom Services plans to retire later this year. Pierre Blouin will step down from the company's top position once a replacement has been named. MTS' board of directors is beginning the search for a new CEO to ensure a seamless and orderly...
Countryfest, Folk Fest to Get Cell Signal Boost
Music fans attending Dauphin's Countryfest and the Winnipeg Folk Festival this year will remain connected with their cell phones due to a signal boost in the areas. MTS is deploying small cell wireless service at each of the venues permanently, ensuring future events...
MTS App to Report Wireless Network Issues
Have a problem with MTS wireless service? There's an app for that. The telecommunications company has launched the My Network Feedback app -- a free tool to allow customers to report wireless network service concerns. MTS says it's continually evolving its 4G LTE...
Dauphin’s Countryfest at Centre of New TV Documentary
A new made-for-TV documentary is highlighting Dauphin's Countryfest as it prepares to mark its 25th year in June. "Countryfest: The Story of Canada’s Longest Running Country Music Festival" is airing on MTS TV to reveal the excitement and tradition behind the music...
MTS, EPIC Building New Data Centre in South Winnipeg
MTS and EPIC Information Solutions have broken ground on a new 64,000-square-foot data centre in south Winnipeg. The EPIC Data Centre at 1450 Waverley Street will handle business computing solutions in the cloud and advanced IT equipment for MTS and customers of its...
Niverville to See Expanded MTS Fibre-Optic Network
Residents in Niverville will soon have access to faster Internet service and better television-viewing options. MTS will expand its fibre-optic network to the southern Manitoba community later this year. “Niverville is growing, and the availability of technology such...
MTS Expanding Fibre-Optic Network to Oakbank
MTS is expanding its FiON Network to Oakbank, Manitoba later this year. The fibre-to-home technology provides customers with the most advanced services currently offered by MTS. "MTS understands how important investments like this are for rural communities," said Jim...
Finalists Chosen in MTS Future First Community Grants
By Tyler Sutherland Twenty finalists have been chosen and only 10 will remain to share $100,000 in MTS Future First community grants. Until April 19, Manitobans can vote for their pick of the youth serving organizations to share the corporate grant. A shortlist of 15...
MTS Expanding 4G HSPA+ to Six Manitoba Communities
MTS plans to expand its 4G HSPA+ wireless network to six more rural Manitoba communities later this year. Once complete, the network will be able to handle data speeds that are up to five times faster than the current CDMA network. Communities on the company's radar...
MTS Working to Restore Service After Cut Cable
MTS is still working to restore landline, high-speed Internet and TV service in areas of Fort Rouge and Fort Garry after a water main break on Saturday. Crews working to fix the water main cut a cable in the process, disrupting MTS service to about 1,000 customers...