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Wireless High Speed (EVDO)

Get moving 5x faster!

Experience Wireless High Speed (EVDO), it's the equivalent of going from dial-up to high speed wirelessly.

With the MTS Wireless High Speed EVDO data network, you get the fastest, fully mobile wireless data solution available. Quickly download complex files, load web pages and view attachments at typical speeds 5x faster than before.

EVDO stands for Evolution Data Optimized. 'Data Optimized' means that the EVDO high speed wireless network is dedicated to data needs including email, downloading attachments, browsing the Internet, application downloads, gaming, accessing corporate Intranets and using feature rich applications like streaming audio and video.

The Wireless High Speed EVDO network offers download speeds of 400-700 kbps which is comparable to wireline high speed technology

The time savings with Wireless High Speed are dramatic!

EVDO Transfer Speed Comparison
Technology Time to Download a 2 MB File (e.g. PowerPoint Presentation)
EVDO 32 Seconds
1X 3.33 Minutes
Dial-up Modem 4.60 Minutes

MTS Wireless provides you with choice in how you want to access the MTS Wireless High Speed EVDO network.

With an All-In-One Handheld Device (PDA) and Talk, Email & Surf Plan you can make and receive phone calls, quickly access email and browse the web.

With a PC Data Card and Email & Surf data plan you can download complex files, load web pages, download applications on your laptop anywhere there is cellular coverage. Access the EVDO network at home, at work, at the lake/cabin, anywhere, anytime while in a cellular coverage area.

Get Wireless High Speed email and internet access on your laptop or PC using your cell phone! Simply add an Email & Surf data plan to your monthly voice calling plan, connect your EVDO enabled cell phone via a data cable* and start surfing the web at High Speed.

*Data Cable Installation Software is required to be downloaded onto your laptop in order to get High Speed EVDO wireless connectivity on your computer.

Coverage

MTS is the first in Manitoba to offer a Wireless High Speed (EVDO) network in Winnipeg and in many rural communities throughout Manitoba including. Anola, Belair, Brandon, Clearwater Bay, Dauphin, Falcon Lake, Gimli, Grand Beach, Grassmere, Jessica Lake, Lac Du Bonnet, Lorette, Minnedosa, Morden, Neepawa, Onanole, Portage La Prairie, Selkirk, St. Adolphe, St. Andrews, Steinbach, Thompson, Victoria Beach, Winkler, and Winnipeg Beach.

The MTS cellular network covers 97% of Manitoba's population and our EVDO High Speed wireless data network will cover 72% of Manitoban’s by the end of 2007. MTS customers can enjoy high speed data connectivity throughout Canada and the U.S. on partner's networks.

View the coverage map for more details.

Service subject to network, hardware, geographic, and technical limitations. MTS's EVDO network allows for data download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps. Data download speeds of 400-700 kbps are average technology speeds that users will experience based on manufacturer's specifications. Data download speeds will vary depending on user's location and hardware. 5X faster claim based on these qualifications when comparing 1X and EVDO.

Applications That Work Better With Wireless High Speed (EVDO)

Email & Attachments

With Wireless High Speed you can download emails and attachments including MS Office documents like PowerPoint presentations, Excel files, Word documents, MP3s, Video Clips, PDFs, Jpegs and other images at high speed.

Web Browsing

Access and navigate through web sites more quickly than ever before on a wireless connection. Pages with heavy graphics load 5X faster with MTS Wireless High Speed.

Accessing Corporate Files/Directories

Having remote access to files on a corporate directory can increase the productivity of mobile workers exponentially. High speed wireless access boosts the ability for mobile workers to operate seamlessly and effectively while away from their desk or out of the office.

Downloading Applications

Downloading applications, video clips, music or games is faster and more convenient than ever before. Downloads can take seconds instead of minutes! Waiting times are significantly reduced as are abandoned download sessions.

Streaming Audio or Video

Wireless devices capable of downloading audio or video files will benefit greatly from 5X faster downloads with the MTS Wireless High Speed connection.

Need High Speed email and Internet access for your data card or All-in-One device?

Sign up to our NEW Talk, Email & Surf All-In-One plans or Email & Surf Data plans to get fast High Speed access to important information while on the go.

Customer Benefits:

  • One plan for all your voice & data or data only usage needs.
  • Experience Wireless High Speed (EVDO), it's the equivalent of going from dial-up to high speed wirelessly. Speeds up to 600kbps with EVDO (High Speed) capable devices in EVDO coverage area.
  • Get an edge on the competition by accessing email and the Internet 5X faster than before. Download complex files in seconds, not minutes and boost your productivity.

Wireless High Speed (EVDO—Evolution Data Optimized) service is available within MTS EVDO coverage areas (currently Winnipeg & Brandon), where technology permits.

MTS's EVDO network allows for data download speeds of up to 3.1 Mbps. Data download speeds of 400-700 kbps are average technology speeds that users will experience based on manufacturer's specifications. Data download speeds will vary depending on user's location and hardware. 5X faster claim based on these qualifications when comparing 1X and EVDO download speeds. Fastest cellular data network Manitoba wide is based on these qualifications and MTS being the cellular data network provider with the largest footprint of data coverage across Manitoba.