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MTS Expands Canadian IPTV Services With 2Wire HomePortal Intelligent Gateways
(Marketwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) SAN JOSE, CA, February 25 / MARKET WIRE/ --
2Wire, a leading provider of broadband
solutions, today announced that MTS Allstream Inc. ("MTS") selected its
HomePortal? intelligent gateways to enable a major expansion of its IPTV
services in Manitoba, Canada. This expansion is part of MTS's long-term
broadband evolution strategy to bring television, Internet, phone, and home
security and automation together on one simple platform.
MTS's expansion effort has already started with a rollout in Portage la
Prairie, Manitoba. Additional rollouts in the cities of Winnipeg and
Brandon are planned for 2009.
"Our residential customers expect advanced broadband and TV services to be
delivered reliably and seamlessly," said Kelvin Shepherd, president,
consumer markets division, MTS Allstream. "2Wire and its proven,
high-quality HomePortal intelligent gateways are a critical part of our
plans to extend functional and geographical coverage for our broadband and
TV services."
Sean Parham, executive vice president and general manager, products and
platforms, at 2Wire, said, "Already the leading telco TV service provider
in Canada, MTS is committed to keeping ahead of the curve in providing
next-generation broadband services. With our HomePortal gateway at the hub
of the home network, MTS can provide its new IPTV subscribers with a robust
and reliable bundle of voice, data and entertainment services."
MTS is leveraging the 2Wire HomePortal 3800HGV, the world-wide market share
leader in VDSL2, IPTV gateways. The 3800HGV is a full TR-069 standard
compliant intelligent gateway, optimized for delivering advanced voice,
data, and video services to the home.
About MTS Allstream
MTS Allstream is a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services
Inc. and is one of Canada's leading national communication solutions
providers, delivering innovative products and services through the
Enterprise Solutions and Consumer Markets divisions. The Enterprise
Solutions division, which operates under the Allstream brand nationally and
under the MTS Allstream brand in Manitoba, is a leading competitor in the
national business and wholesale markets. This division offers customers a
portfolio of solutions tailored to the needs of medium and large businesses
looking for success in a world of rapidly evolving technology -- IP
connectivity, unified communications, IT consulting and security
services. The Consumer Markets division leads every telecommunications
market segment in Manitoba, delivering a full suite of next generation
wireless, high-speed Internet and data, digital television and wireline
voice services under the MTS brand, as well as small business services in
select markets across Canada under the Allstream brand, and security and
alarm monitoring services through AAA Alarm Systems Ltd., an affiliate of
MTS Allstream which also operates in other western provinces. MTS
Allstream's extensive national broadband fibre optic network spans more
than 24,300 kilometres, and provides international connections through
strategic alliances and interconnection agreements with other international
service providers. Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.'s common shares are
listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (trading symbol: MBT). For more
information, please visit: www.mtsallstream.com.
About 2Wire
Engineered for the carrier and optimized for the subscriber, 2Wire
broadband solutions provide simple, powerful user experiences. 2Wire
products and services include residential gateways, multi-service media
platforms, remote management systems, value-added services, and customer
support. 2Wire customers are leading broadband providers throughout the
U.S., Canada, Latin America, Europe, Australia, and Asia, including AT&T,
Telmex, BT, EMBARQ, Bell Canada, SingTel, Telstra and others. For more
information, visit www.2Wire.com.
2Wire is a registered trademark of 2Wire, Inc. in the United States and in
other jurisdictions throughout the world. Other 2Wire product and service
names are trademarks or registered trademarks of 2Wire, Inc.
Copyright ? 2009 Marketwire
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