Canadian Networks Sign CDMA Roaming Agreement

Telus Mobility has announced the expansion of its CDMA 1X wireless data network to centres in New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Nova Scotia and Prince Edward Island through a reciprocal roaming/resale agreement with competitor Aliant Mobility.

"Bringing 1X service to new clients across Atlantic Canada demonstrates our commitment to providing consumers and business from coast to coast with seamless mobile wireless data and computing services," said George Cope, Telus Mobility's President and CEO. "That the expansion was accomplished through a reciprocal roaming/resale agreement also underlines the innovative approaches Canada's wireless industry is taking to ensure the rapid growth of next generation wireless."

Originally launched in Halifax and other major urban centres across Canada in June 2002, Telus Mobility 1X service is now available to approximately 24 million Canadians, or 75% of the population. The Atlantic expansion adds coverage for 500,000 potential clients in centres such as Sydney, Nova Scotia; St. John's, Newfoundland; Fredericton, Saint John and Moncton, New Brunswick; and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island."

Posted to the site on 25th March 2003