October 7, 2008
ClearSky Continues Expansion into Canada; Signs Multi-year Agreement with MTS Allstream for Comprehensive Mobile Browsing and Entertainment Services
MTS Allstream will provide ClearSkys suite of mobile data services on its leading regional wireless network
October 7, 2008 (Orlando, Fla.) - ClearSky Mobile Media, Inc., a leading provider of managed services and content
to wireless carriers and their subscribers, today announced a new long term contract with MTS Allstream to deploy
its full suite of wireless content and mobile data services. MTS Allstream is one of Canadas leading national
communications solutions providers and operates leading wireless services in the Province of Manitoba.
MTS Allstream is simultaneously executing a number of strategic initiatives to further strengthen our position as
one of Manitobas leading wireless operator, said Mike Strople, Vice President of Technology Development, MTS Allstream.
ClearSkys products and services not only matched our business requirements, but they were able to complete the
implementation plan on time and on budget.
We embrace each new ClearSky client, however, the addition of MTS Allstream is especially significant because it further
expands our market reach in Canada, and affirms our ability to implement a large and fast-growing regional carrier, said
ClearSkys executive vice president of sales, Tony Tagliareni. The implementation time frame was successful because both
MTS Allstream and ClearSky were committed to the swift and efficient execution of the project plan.
Under the terms of this multi-year agreement, MTS Allstream will deploy ClearSkys complete, end-to-end solution which includes
hosted WAP and MMS-C service, along with ProPortal ProVantage, ProVision, ProTrends and RevShare
integrated support systems. Taken together, this portfolio of products and services will enable MTS Allstream to offer its post-
and pre-paid subscribers access to the mobile web, MMS messaging, and a broad array of downloadable content.
About ClearSky Mobile Media
With its innovative, high-quality portfolio of mobile data and entertainment solutions for carriers and MVNOs,
ClearSky Mobile Media provides compelling, market-specific content solutions that drive the growth of data subscriptions
and ARPU. Since 1995, ClearSky Mobile Media has pioneered mobile data offerings with its carrier-grade, private-branded portal that
includes downloadable content, mobile web browsing, MMS, and managed data services across all wireless technologies.
Today, ClearSky Mobile Media provides its unique mix of mobile data services and mobile content to a combined subscriber base of more than
60 million. To learn more about ClearSky Mobile Media, visit www.csky.com.
About MTS Allstream
MTS Allstream Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc., and is one of Canadas 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 - Internet protocol connectivity,
unified communications, information technology consulting and security services, and voice and data connectivity 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 Allstreams 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.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
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Ron Willett
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North American Account Manager
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ClearSky Mobile Media
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(407) 515-8604
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Ian Chadsey
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Vice-President Investor Relations
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MTS Allstream
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(204) 941-8283
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Greg Burch
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Manager Corporate Communications
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MTS Allstream
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(416) 345-3576 or
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(204) 941-8576 |
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