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MTS bringing LTE to Manitoba in 2012

By on September 29, 2011 at 1:52pm in Mobile News, MTS


MTS just launched their new “4G”, really HSPA+ network, on March 31st but expansion plans are already in the works. The regional carrier says LTE (Long Term Evolution) will be coming to Manitoba in 2012. They give no definite date but do say that “planning and infrastructure development is well underway”. MTS says customers will be able to get peak speeds up to 75Mbps “with future data rates of 150 Mbps and beyond”. In addition, there was no indication of the devices, but reading the press release says they might have a few at launch, probably what Rogers has with the LTE Samsung Galaxy S II, HTC Jetstream and internet sticks.

There are a couple interesting points in the release. First, it states they will have a roaming partner, probably Rogers. “LTE devices have access to MTS’s extensive 4G network and roaming capabilities in locations where LTE is not yet available”. Then, MTS notes that “MTS customers will be among the first in the province to experience this world leading technology”… which could possibly mean that LTE might be in place in Manitoba before MTS launches, perhaps Rogers, Bell or TELUS has plans.

The good news is that LTE is coming to Manitoba.
Source: CNW

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  1. Rogers 3G coverage in Manitoba unofficially goes live over the weekend, testing continues.
  2. Rogers expanding Manitoba coverage March 31st… will reach 96% of Manitobans
  3. TELUS on the iPhone: “will not be available in Manitoba and Saskatchewan at launch”
  4. Rogers expands Manitoba coverage: “Welcome to the world of choice, speed and innovation”

Discussion

14 comments for “MTS bringing LTE to Manitoba in 2012”

  1. Wtf? After I move out of Manitoba, MTS steps up their game, and hard.

    Not many people in Manitoba realize that MTS has unlimited data @ $55/month for smartphones.

    … And this is working way up in northern Manitoba (The Pas, Flin Flon, Thompson). That’s wicked.

    They are rolling out fiber to the home as well with unlimited caps; its almost time to move back….

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    Posted by b | September 29, 2011, 1:57 pm
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  2. I always viewed MTS as the Bell for Manitoba. But they always lacked the sweet phone lineup Bell offers. Would totally jump on for the white Galaxy S II if I could. I really like the original Galaxy S II. But they don’t which sucks. :(

    I need an upgrade from my X10 too.. Waiting to see how the iPhone 4S and Nexus Prime turn out. Hopefully Canada (stuck on Rogers at the moment) gets the phones shortly after release too! I don’t want to wait long..

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    Posted by Xperia X10 | September 29, 2011, 2:10 pm
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  3. Blast from the past… store looks a lot like an old Bell world. While they’re at it, Manitoba’s monopoly could also redesign their dated stores, much like Bell did by adding a “SPA”.

    But it’s really the inside heart of a company that counts. What do you think of MTS? Prices, products, service…? B seems happy…

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    Posted by Alex Perrier | September 29, 2011, 2:12 pm
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  4. this store looks so much like a Bell store.

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    Posted by Bill | September 29, 2011, 2:53 pm
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  5. That is a picture of the MTS in Brandon at the mall there…

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    Posted by RexusLexus | September 29, 2011, 2:54 pm
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  6. MTS does have some of the best plans, but at the same time some of the worst phones,, they are just about to roll out the NEXUS S,, like over a year after it came out and no one else wants to sell it anymore

    plus their customer service sucks,, last time i went to them to check out possibly signing up, I had to sit in the store and wait for over an hour and when i finally got to talk to them, they couldnt give 2 sh*** that i was a possible client

    went to Telus and got a similar price plan and no problems ever talking to anyone

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    Posted by Monkeysweat | September 29, 2011, 3:14 pm
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  7. MTS is great if you travel around the province because they have an amazing broad network but their pricing scheme kills them. MTS has 300 mins. and u\l data for 50\mo. (if you are bundled with another MTS service or 2).I have unltd. phone and 5gb data with Telus for 50/mo. Only down side is once I leave the city limits, my service is zilch. That, and MTS’s android options are a complete joke. I love my Nexus S but too little, too late for them.

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    Posted by Darryl Livingstone | September 29, 2011, 3:26 pm
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  8. Hopefully this date won’t be as flexible as all their other release dates….

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    Posted by Lt.Dan | September 29, 2011, 3:43 pm
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  9. Maybe they should roll out HSPA+ first.

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    Posted by Brayden | September 29, 2011, 3:57 pm
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  10. I just moved to Winnipeg and purchased my Galaxy 2 from the UK to use with there unlimited data plan. Yes their customer service sucks, they just don’t care but the price point is great for data. The phones they have for anroid are ancient.

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    Posted by arcticsushi | September 29, 2011, 4:18 pm
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  11. Interesting that MTS is making this their own, I’m sure Rogers is doing the biggest part of this.. MTS is just allowing them to use their towers.

    Telus can’t set up shop in Rural MB soon enough!

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    Posted by jbarns | September 29, 2011, 4:55 pm
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  12. MTS has great plans, but their phone selection sucks. By the time that they launch their LTE network, the Galaxy S II will be outdated, and I believe that they’re about to launch the already ancient Nexus S. The only thing that they do well is their Blackberry selection, but I’m a BB fanboy so I can’t complain.

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    Posted by EvanK | September 29, 2011, 8:26 pm
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  13. So wth do i do? go for iphone 4s, unlimited data with mts?

    or

    Galaxy Nexus with roger/bell/telus for only 5gb data a month?

    or

    buy a unlocked galaxy nexus (I have no idea where or how to) and hook it up to mts’s unlimited data, if thats even possible?

    Id used data like a w***e if i had it, if that helps with your answer. so unlimited data is huge.

    i think the Galaxy Nexus looks amazing and would destroy the 4s but unlimited data is sooo enticing. need help.

    thanks

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    Posted by mike | January 7, 2012, 4:13 am
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    • Here is a Galaxy Nexus, from Newegg. I’m not sure if it’s the best deal, but at 540$ it sure isn’t the worst by any measure ;)
      http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16875176322

      As for the plans, MTS did allow me to use my Samsung Focus World Phone I imported from the states. I was an existing customer just swapping phones mid-contract though, not sure if that will affect things. Just ask a rep at a store first, they should be helpful.

      I am a little late here, but if you haven’t jumped yet I hope this is useful.

      Cheers!

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      Posted by Michael | March 25, 2012, 1:38 am

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