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MTS reports Q1 2012 results: Data revenue surges, subscriber base increases 1% to total 488,571

Ian Hardy — Thu, 10 May 2012 12:17:23 +0000

Manitoba-based MTS has announced their Q1 2012 results this morning. They too have increased subscriber numbers. Wireless revenue increased $5.8 million to $89.9 million, representing a growth of 6.9%. This surge was slightly attributed to data as it saw a whopping 45.1% increase in revenue, thus taking data ARPU (Average Revenue Per User) up 5.4% to $18.09. MTS stated in their press release that “48% of all postpaid wireless subscribers had data plans” and that postpaid subscribers now total 391,997 (up 4% from last year). Total wireless subs is now 488,571, up 1% from Q1 2011.

Looking forward to “later in 2012″ is the deployment of their LTE (Long Term Evolution) network. This is “expected to drive continued strong demand for wireless data services” and will be available first in Winnipeg and Brandon.

Source: MTS

MTS upgrade to OS 7.1 now available for the Bold 9900, Torch 9810 and Curve 9360/9350

Ian Hardy — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 16:39:35 +0000

Just like so many other Canadian carriers: Bell, Virgin, SaskTel, WIND and TELUS, MTS has pushed through the upgrade to OS 7.1 for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and Torch 9810. If you have either of these devices you can upgrade OTA or via the desktop manager – it’s OS version 7.1.0.267 and brings a few key features, namely the Wi-Fi hotspot. Remember to back up your 9900 or 9810 before upgrading.

Update: BlackBerry Curve 9360/9350 users can also upgrade to OS v7.1.0.258.

Grab it here from BlackBerry

MTS 2011: wireless subscribers reach 496,432, iPhone helps data revenue increase by 46.1%

Ian Hardy — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:10:05 +0000

MTS has announced their Q4 2011 and full year results today. As a regional carrier located in Manitoba they are doing good: they have 57% market share and their wireless subscriber base increase 2.6% from last year to hit 496,432. Revenues increased $28.1 million in 2011 to $356.3 million, up 8.6% in 2010 ($328.2 million). MTS stated in the filing that the major reason for the increase in wireless revenue was because of a higher wireless ARPU (Average Revenue Per User), specifically data. Wireless ARPU was up 4.1% in 2011 to reach $59.66. Overall data revenue increased 46.1% in 2011, special thanks was given to “the release of both the iPhone 4 and later in the year the iPhone 4S have been significant contributors to the increase in data plans”.

MTS officially launched their 4G network on March 31st, 2011 and it seems to be chugging along nicely. Coming this year will be their LTE (Long Term Evolution) network, the company announced plans to bring this to customers back in September, but never said specific locations. Well, Winnipeg and Brandon are the lucky ones. MTS says that they expect “to launch LTE services in Winnipeg and Brandon later this year, but does not anticipate the launch to materially impact MTS’s results in 2012″… so you can also expect Rogers to set up LTE in these areas, too.

Source: CNW

MTS launches their “Wireless Protection Program”

Ian Hardy — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:56:01 +0000

Majority of our Canadian carriers have some sort of system in place when a customer unintentionally damages their device. For Rogers customers it’s “Handset Protection Guarantee”, TELUS has the “Device Protection Plan”, Bell has the “Smart/Phone Care” program and SaskTel recently launched their “Wireless Device Protection Plan”.

Now joining the others is MTS with their “Wireless Protection Program”. There are a few different price points that offer different level of protection. Topping out at the highest is the “Complete Program” for $7/month. This covers you for accidental damage (including liquid damage), loss, theft, and malfunction after the manufacturer warranty expires (The Wireless Protection Program is not available for iPhones). For $5/month the Enhanced Program gives you everything the Complete Program does, but doesn’t cover any device malfunctions past the warranty period. Finally, the Extended Warranty Program simply cover the device for any malfunction after the manufacturer warranty expires, this is priced at $3/month.

Check out all the details here at MTS

MTS BlackBerry Bold 9900 upgrade to OS 7.0.0.585 now available to download

Ian Hardy — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:08:15 +0000

So this isn’t the biggest news on the Canadian block, but good for those MTS customers who have the BlackBerry Bold 9900. An upgrade to OS 7.0.0.585 is now available to download. If you’re planning of keeping up with the latest, make sure you back up your device before proceeding.

More here via BlackBerry

iPhone 4S now available at MTS & SaskTel

Ian Hardy — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:04:09 +0000

The New iPhone 4S has been out for 2-weeks today, which means both MTS and SaskTel have the glory of bringing this iOS 5 device to their customers. It’s now available on both regional carriers, so residents of both provinces can get hooked on Siri. As expected, same prices as everyone else: 16GB is $159.99 on a 3-year and $649.99 outright; 32GB version is $269.99 on a 3-year and $749.99 outright.

Source: MTS & SaskTel

BlackBerry Curve 9360 released by MTS, can be yours for $509.99 outright!?!

Ian Hardy — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:10:30 +0000

Not to undermine the elegant looking BlackBerry Bold 9900 that was released today by MTS, but the carrier has also added the entry-level Curve 9360 to their lineup. If you’re into 3-year contract then this has come in at $29.99, but the no-term pricing is completely bonkers. While most carriers are offering the 9360 for $350, MTS has this listed for $509.99 outright – not even with NFC enabled is it worth that price (sorry MTS).

Source: MTS

MTS launches the BlackBerry Bold 9900

Ian Hardy — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 20:06:20 +0000

Manitoba-regional carrier MTS has followed through and delivered the BlackBerry Bold 9900 to its customers. This is now available and still the best looking BlackBerry to-date, until those new BBX BlackBerry smartphones come out. MTS has priced the 9900 lower than some carriers at a reasonable $99.99 on a 3-year and ranges to $579.99 no-term. Quick reminder of its specs: BlackBerry 7 OS, a 2.8-inch touchscreen withe a full QWERTY keyboard, 1.2 GHz processor, Wi-Fi, 5 megapixel camera that shoots 720p HD videos.

Source: MTS
(Thanks Gordon!)

MTS to release the BlackBerry Curve 9360

Ian Hardy — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 12:18:49 +0000

MTS has already released the BlackBerry Torch 9810 and they stated the Bold 9900 should be available sometime by the end of this month. In addition, for those who are not interested in a high-end BlackBerry smartphone might want the new Curve 9360. This is arrived on the BlackBerry software download section and will be making its way to the MTS lineup soon. No word on the official launch date or pricing, but a good entry Berry. Good work on MTS’ part for bringing on both BlackBerry devices that have NFC-capabilities enabled.

Source: BlackBerry

MTS bringing LTE to Manitoba in 2012

Ian Hardy — Thu, 29 Sep 2011 17:52:57 +0000

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