February 4, 2004 - Télébec Mobilité cellphone subscribers now have access to digital coverage in the Ville-Marie area. This stage of the company’s major project to roll out a digital network in its territory required an investment of over $460,000.

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 games, directly on their digital cellphones,” explained 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 cellphone as a cordless modem for their computer with the help of a connectivity kit available at authorized agents,” he added.

By superposing the digital network on the existing analog network, both technologies can be used. In other words, someone with a digital cellphone can use it on either network. "It’s important to understand," said 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 plan 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.

Contact:
Julie Charlebois, Director, – Communications & Public Affairs
1 888 737-6673 ext. 7023