WINNIPEG, MB, January 31, 2008 – MTS Allstream Inc. (“MTS Allstream”) is pleased to announce the completion of its expanded wireless coverage along Northern Manitoba’s Highway 6 provided through the turn-up of 13 new cellular sites from Ashern to Thompson.

“The completion of the Highway 6 project is just another example of MTS Allstream’s commitment to providing superior wireless network coverage throughout Manitoba, and to bring advanced communications services to as many customers as possible,” said Kelvin Shepherd, President Consumer Markets, MTS Allstream. “This cellular expansion further strengthens our position as Manitoba’s leading full service communications provider.”

This means that MTS Allstream customers along the Highway 6 sites can not only make and receive phone calls but can access wireless email, downloads, Web browsing, gaming, streaming audio, and streaming video on their wireless devices.

The new coverage areas are Gypsumville, Ashern, Grahamdale, Tan Creek, Devils Lake, William River, Buffalo Lake, Long Point, Soab Lake, Tyrell, Hargrave River, Wabowden, and Upper Paint Lake.

Source: MTS Allstream Inc.