Eliminate phone tag at the “press” of a button

Winnipeg, MB, July 11, 2006 – MTS Mobility customers will be able to communicate instantly with as many as nine other people at the “Press” of a button with the new Press2Talk service. Press2Talk features a wireless handset that combines the ease-of-use of a "walkie talkie" with the functionality of a cellular phone, allowing customers with group communications needs to access a whole new level of convenience and efficiency.

"Our Press2Talk service is another example of our commitment to bring the latest in wireless communications services to our customers," said Kelvin Shepherd, President Consumer Markets, MTS Allstream Inc. "The Press2Talk system provides tremendous convenience and flexibility for group users, all with one button. It’s fast, reliable, and the network coverage in Manitoba is the best."

Features of the service include:

• Instant connection – "Press2Talk" users can instantly call individuals or groups at the "press" of a button.
• Know who’s there – Displays the current availability of individuals with icons indicating whether a user is "available," "do not disturb," or "offline."
• Just like a phone – Provides users with the ability to toggle between Press2Talk messages and regular cellular phone calls.
• Ten people at once – Make an instant call to as many as nine other people at one "press".
• Control in the palm of your hand – Customers can manage their contact lists directly on their handset contacts or via a web interface. Contact information is automatically stored on MTS Mobility’s network and can be instantly retrieved.
• Across the office or across the country – Enjoy the unmatched coverage of the MTS Mobility wireless network in Manitoba, and roam across Canada and selected areas of the US.

"This service will have many potential applications for groups of any sort who need to communicate on a regular basis, particularly in business settings," said Shepherd. "The instant connection with others in the group lets you get rid of phone tag and helps you get the job done faster. Employees dispersed across a work yard, the city, or even the province, are just one press away from the information they need to do their jobs effectively."

The Press2Talk service is powered by technology from Kodiak Networks and operates over the MTS Mobility network through the new Kyocera KX 444 handset, which is available at MTS Connect Stores and MTS dealer locations across Manitoba. For more details, see www.mts.ca/press2talk.

About MTS Allstream
MTS Allstream is one of Canada’s leading national communication solutions providers, delivering innovative products and services through its Consumer Markets and Enterprise Solutions divisions. Our Consumer Markets division serves residential and business customers in Manitoba with a full suite of wireline voice, high-speed Internet and data, next generation wireless, directory, digital television, security and alarm monitoring services. Our Enterprise Solutions division provides national business customers with a world-class portfolio of IP-based connectivity, managed network services, and professional services. MTS Allstream's extensive national broadband fibre optic network spans more than 24,300 kilometres, and provides international connections through strategic partnerships and interconnection agreements with other international service providers. Our Common Shares are listed on The Toronto Stock Exchange (trading symbol: MBT). For more information, please visit: www.mtsallstream.com.

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