Over 1 million Manitobans Can Access Advanced MTS 4G LTE Network-

OXFORD HOUSE, MB, March 29, 2016 - (TSX: MBT) MTS, Manitoba's leading information and communications provider, today announced it has expanded its 4G HSPA+ communications network to the community of Oxford House, MB. MTS's wireless network already covers 98% of Manitoba's population, and the new site at Oxford House continues to improve the reach and scale of this network.

'When we make investments to expand and improve our networks, we make them with our customers in mind,' said MTS CEO Jay Forbes. 'That is why we are proud to bring our advanced wireless services to Oxford House. As the leading Manitoba-based communication and technology provider, we continue to make important investments throughout all parts of the province where our customers - our neighbours - live and work. Residents of and visitors to Oxford House will be able to access the advanced connectivity and convenience our 4G HPSA network offers. All of this will be available while in Oxford House in the heart of our boreal forest.'

Forbes noted customers in the community will also gain access to the latest wireless devices as well as MTS's newest wireless rate plans, including the new selection of 30-day Prepaid Voice & Text plans and data add-ons. MTS has expanded its 4G network to more than 30 communities around Manitoba since the beginning of 2015. More than 1 million Manitobans now have access to MTS's Wireless Network. For more information about MTS's Wireless Network, please visit www.mts.ca/4glte.

About MTS

At MTS, we're proud to be Manitoba's leading information and communications technology provider. We're dedicated to delivering a full suite of services for Manitobans - Internet, Wireless, TV, Phone Service and Security Systems plus a full suite of Information Solutions, including Unified Cloud and Managed Services. You can count on MTS to make connecting your world easy. We're with you.
We live where we work, and actively give back to organizations that strengthen our communities. Through MTS Future First, we provide sponsorships, grants and scholarships, value-in-kind support and volunteer commitment in Manitoba.

MTS Inc. is wholly owned by Manitoba Telecom Services Inc. (TSX: MBT).

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For further information, please contact:

Patricia Katz, Corporate Communications
204-958-3230
media.relations@mts.ca

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