MTS TV adds more HD and theme-based channels to its television line-up

MTS Ultimate TV service now offers 104 high-definition channels

WINNIPEG, Dec. 13, 2011 /CNW/ - MTS TV today is pleased to announce the addition of several new channels and applications to its line-up.  MTS Classic TV customers now have access to seven new channels, and MTS Ultimate TV customers can enjoy an additional 12 free high-definition ("HD") channels and seven in our HD Theme groups; bringing the total number of HD channels available through MTS Ultimate TV to 104.

MTS Ultimate TV customers who also subscribe to MTS Internet services now have an additional three new Apps on TV to choose from, further adding to the overall customer experience.

"With the introduction of these new channels, we are adding even more value for our customers, especially for those who enjoy our HD. Our theme group packaging simplifies the selection process by allowing our customers to select channels based on their interests," said Stan Kurtas, Vice-President Marketing, MTS.

Some of the new HD channels now available on MTS Ultimate TV include W Movies HD, NFL Network HD, OWN HD, HGTV HD and Family Channel HD.  Furthermore, complete with four new HD channels, a brand new HD Theme has been added; Hollywood Suite, which is offered in tandem with its own Subscription Video On Demand service.

New channels available on both MTS Ultimate TV and Classic TV Services:
Baby TV - Channel 256
AUX TV - Channel 321
EuroWorld Sport - Channel 186
Al Jazeera English - Channel 148
Miracle Channel - Channel 523
Sport TV Americas- Channel 527
TV JAPAN - Channel 526

New HD channels available on MTS Ultimate TV Service:
CBC HD Winnipeg - Channel 416
Radio-Canada HD Winnipeg - Channel 448
OWN HD - Channel 456
Movie Central 2 HD - Channel 457
W Movies HD - Channel 458
YTV HD - Channel 459
Bloomberg HD - Channel 460
NFL Network HD - Channel 478
Turner Classic Movies HD - Channel 463
Headline News HD - Channel 466
The Weather Network HD - Channel 450
Family Channel HD - Channel 452
Sportsnet ONE HD - Channel 479
HGTV HD - Channel 465
Food Network HD - Channel 464

Channels under NEW HD Theme Hollywood Suite:
The MGM Channel - Channel 467
Warner Films - Channel 468
Hollywood Storm - Channel 469
Hollywood Festival - Channel 470
Hollywood Suite On Demand

New Apps on TV:
Games4TV Variety Pak - Channel 75
Yellow Pages on TV - Channel 87
TumbleBooks TV - Channel 81

For more information on MTS TV services, visit www.mts.ca/tv.

About MTS
MTS is a division of MTS Allstream Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. As one of Canada's leading national communication solutions companies, MTS Allstream provides innovative communications for the way Canadians want to live and work today. The Company has more than 100 years of experience, with 5,500 employees across Canada dedicated to a mission of delivering true value as seen through the eyes of our customers. MTS Allstream has nearly two million total customer connections spanning business customers across Canada and residential consumers throughout the province of Manitoba. The Company's extensive national broadband and fibre optic network spans almost 30,000 kilometres. Manitoba Telecom Services Inc.'s common shares are listed on Toronto Stock Exchange (trading symbol: MBT). Customers, stakeholders and investors who want to learn more about MTS Allstream are encouraged to visit:  www.mtsallstream.com.

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