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TELUS expands 4G coverage in Manitoba, now available in Selkirk, Victoria Beach and Steinbach

By on December 16, 2011 at 8:18am in Mobile News, Telus Mobility News


Good news for residents in Manitoba as TELUS has installed new HSPA+ dual-cell towers in Selkirk, Victoria Beach and Steinbach – this brings the total coverage to reach 66% of Manitobans. Peak download speeds could see up to 42 Mbps, but TELUS notes realistic speeds are actually between 7-14 Mbps.

TELUS noted in the press release that “The new wireless coverage in Selkirk, Victoria Beach, Lockport, Ste. Anne, Steinbach and along Highway 1 to Portage la Prairie brings 4G speed and reliability to these communities. Full coverage will be available in Portage la Prairie in early 2012, with service to Brandon expected next summer.”

Perfect timing for the Samsung Galaxy SII X, or even the upcoming Galaxy Nexus in January.

Source: TELUS

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Discussion

9 comments for “TELUS expands 4G coverage in Manitoba, now available in Selkirk, Victoria Beach and Steinbach”

  1. This “4G” is a gimmick. i wish Syrup would put it between quotes, like they used to do. :(

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    Posted by Alex Perrier | December 16, 2011, 8:53 am
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  2. no one lives up there that can afford a phone like that

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    Posted by roger | December 16, 2011, 9:29 am
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  3. won’t be considered until they have full coverage in MB

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    Posted by jbarns | December 16, 2011, 9:48 am
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  4. i’m with telus as they got the best plan, just not the best coverage, the only real thing that irks me is if i’m outside the 4g, my phone doesn’t drop back to their other coverage,, I’d even be willing to forgo data to at least have voice in other areas

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    Posted by Monkeysweat | December 16, 2011, 9:52 am
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  5. Too little, too late. If Telus ever offers real coverage in MB or bite the bullet and signs a roaming agreement for the areas they won’t cover I would switch back. I won’t be holding my breath waiting for that to happen though.

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    Posted by RiverCitySlim | December 16, 2011, 10:08 am
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  6. Does that mean bell and virgin can use this new network too?

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    Posted by DoctorCell | December 16, 2011, 11:54 am
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  7. I’m ready to sign up with Telus. I’m currently with 7-Eleven (Rogers network), and I can keep a SIM with $25 top ups that last 1 full year. For the times I’ve travelling outside Telus coverage I’ll just pop my 7E SIM into my Telus phone (or just keep a cheap second handset).

    $25 extra isn’t a hefty charge to enjoy the benefits of what Telus offers in their Manitoba plan.

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    Posted by Kyle | December 16, 2011, 2:59 pm
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  8. Bell unlike Telus roams on MTS.Bell has the most 4G coverage in Canada.That was my main reason for going with Bell.

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    Posted by Larry | December 16, 2011, 11:21 pm
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  9. Bell’s CDMA coverage roams on MTS, but not there HSPA+. They currently use TELUS as a roaming partner in Manitoba.

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    Posted by SeaninSask | December 19, 2011, 12:27 pm
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