October 27, 2003 - Starting October 29, Télébec Mobilité cell phone subscribers will have access to digital coverage in the Chibougamau areas. This stage in Télébec Mobilité’s major project to rollout a digital network across the utility’s service area required an investment of close to $250 000. By the end of the year, close to 60 % of the network will provide digital technology.

The main advantages of digital technology are guaranteed call confidentiality, greater reliability, long-lasting cell-phone batteries and access to a range of sophisticated applications.

"Among other things, Télébec Mobilité offers the Mobile Browser, which subscribers can use to surf the Internet, check their e-mail, find out the latest news, weather or film schedules, perform financial transactions or even play game, directly on their digital cell phone,” explains Marc Bertrand, Executive General Manager – Customer care services. “Subscribers can also use our Télégr@f option, a two-way text messaging service, or set up their cell phone as a cordless modem for their computer with the help of a connectivity kit available at authorized agents,” he continues.

By superposing the digital network on the existing analog network, both technologies can be used. In other words, a user with a digital cell phone can use the phone on either network.

"It’s important to understand," says Marc Bertrand, "that current or future customers who would like to use digital technology can do so very easily. And they can also take advantage of a promotional program offering attractive discounts on the new digital phones as well as free trial periods for our new applications."

In making digital technology available, Télébec Mobilité proves once again that it is a vibrant force in the community and, above all, that it listens closely to what its customers have to say.

Information:
Julie Charlebois
Director – Communications and Public Affairs/Télébec
1 888 737-6673, extension 7023