WIND Mobile Releases Most Recent Service Expansion Figures
- June 25, 2012
Service upgrades include additional sites with coverage to over 600 000 more Canadians
TORONTO, ON – June 25, 2012 – WIND Mobile today announced further details on its network expansion program. WIND has currently invested in building out and strengthening five additional markets in its next quarter which will bring coverage to over 13.1 million Canadians.
WIND now boasts over 1,140 active network sites, 225 WIND branded store locations and over 400 points of distribution across 16 key markets throughout Canada, offering customers the opportunity to take advantage of faster data speeds and an increased network coverage area.
The rollout of WIND’s 4G network upgrades also remains an ongoing priority. HSPA+ enabled service upgrades have been implemented for the past 8 months and now over 34% of WIND’s network supports 4G service, with speeds of up to 21 Mbps.
“WIND Mobile remains committed to providing quality 4G service to over 430 000 valued customers and our network expansion plan remains one of our top priorities” said Anthony Lacavera, Chairman and CEO, WIND Mobile.
While WIND continues to upgrade its current coverage areas, sites are being built as 4G networks. Locations including Kitchener and London have been offering customers high speed data service from inception, and plans to broaden this nationally are underway.
About WIND Mobile
WIND Mobile provides voice, text and data services to Canadians on a next-generation wireless network and is committed to offering a level of wireless service presently not available in Canada. WIND is built on actual conversations that are happening with Canadians who are passionate about wireless and creating a better mobile offering nationally. For more information about WIND Mobile, please visit www.WINDmobile.ca.
For further information:
Nisha Amin
Senior Manager, Media & PR, WIND Mobile 647.700.5071
NAmin@WINDMobile.ca
