Canada

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.

Smallest and Lightest Full QWERTY BlackBerry Handset; Includes Camera and Enhanced Multimedia Capabilities

Rogers Wireless (TSX: RCI; NYSE:
RG) and Research In Motion (RIM) (Nasdaq: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the
BlackBerry(R) Curve(TM) smartphone - the smallest and lightest full QWERTY
BlackBerry handset.

BlackBerry curve smartphone

The BlackBerry Curve features a smooth and friendly
handset design and delivers the renowned BlackBerry email and messaging
experience, premium phone features, intuitive trackball navigation system, 2.0
megapixel camera, fast web browsing and powerful multimedia capabilities. With
the BlackBerry Curve, Canadians can stay connected to the people and
information that matter most.

"As the leading wireless carrier in Canada, Rogers is committed to
bringing innovative products like the BlackBerry Curve to Canadians," said
John Boynton, Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer. "Our customers
are always looking for smart technology solutions and the new BlackBerry

Remaining TDMA/Analogue subscribers urged to make the free switch and enjoy Canada's most advanced and reliable network

Rogers Wireless has announced that nearly 200,000 former TDMA/analogue customers have already made the switch to GSM in advance of the May 31, 2007 turndown.

On January 10, 2007, Rogers announced that it would be turning down its older TDMA and analogue networks effective May 31, 2007 and move the remaining customers on these older networks onto its advanced GSM network. TDMA and analogue customers were advised that they would keep their existing phone numbers and service plans after the transition and have been provided a free GSM phone.

"The program has been tremendously successful," said John Boynton, Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, Rogers Wireless. "The majority of our customers have chosen to transition to our more advanced GSM service, and are now enjoying the benefits of being on Canada's most reliable network with the fewest dropped calls," he added.