Just imagine how much more there revenue would be up if they had more that 2 iPhones and got some android love. May be with these earnings they should deploy some more towers to cover dead spots and get the SaskTel roaming agreement in place.
MTS Allstream met 2011 improved financial guidance and its 2012 financial guidance demonstrates continued progress
Earnings per share were $2.55: an increase of 17.0% over 2010
Free cash flow increased by $95.7 million to $129.8 million in 2011 MTS wireless revenues up 8.6%, ARPU up $2.34, driven by 46.1% wireless data revenue growth
MTS IPTV revenues up 19.3%; 64% of IPTV customers now subscribe to the premium service
Allstream EBITDA up 34.0%, with IP revenue growth of 8.7%
Allstream added 299 buildings in 2011, totaling 2,388 buildings on its IP fibre network
Board of Directors declares $0.425 per share Q1 2012 cash dividend
MTS built on the successful 4G wireless network which launched March 31, 2011 through the remainder of the year, and grew wireless revenue and subscribers.
Wireless data services are now available to 97% of Manitobans through MTS Allstream's 4G wireless network which, along with our Wi-Fi hotspots, provide the best customer experience in the province. Wireless revenues increased by 8.5% to $92.8 million for the fourth quarter and by 8.6% to $356.3 million for the full-year of 2011, driven by a 46.1% increase in wireless data revenues that has generated a 4.1% increase in ARPU for the year. At December 31, 2011, 41% of all postpaid wireless subscribers had data plans, up from 27% in 2010. Wireless subscribers totaled 496,432 as of December 31, 2011, up 2.6% over last year. MTS's extensive 4G wireless network, together with the planned deployment of Long Term Evolution ("LTE") technology in Winnipeg and Brandon in 2012, is expected to drive continued strong demand for wireless data services in the coming years.
Blended wireless churn was 1.84% in the fourth quarter of 2011. Postpaid churn was 1.35% in the fourth quarter, up from 1.20% last year.
Having the iPhone was probably a game changer for them, but they will need to continue adding newer smartphones. Such as the new iPhone, and such as the latest Android phones.
If they keep doing that, they shouldn't have any problem.
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MTS has a 46% increase in wireless data revenue compared to this time last year. I'd say they are doing something right?
Their smartphone selection is still awful, nothing has changed since the summer. They may have the most customers in Manitoba, but not the most educated.
But everybody just wants an iPhone according to MTS, right?
Although they should carry more Android devices, it doesn't really matter to me, I'll never sign a contract again and will gladly buy a phone outright.
Their smartphone selection is still awful, nothing has changed since the summer. They may have the most customers in Manitoba, but not the most educated.
Talk about sour grapes!
I did my research - getting the phone I wanted, unlocked, and the plan I needed, for half the cost as elsewhere... trust me, I did my homework. I wouldn't be surprised if there are dozens or hundreds like me using MTS as well...
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Originally Posted by Positive Climb
Their smartphone selection is still awful, nothing has changed since the summer. They may have the most customers in Manitoba, but not the most educated.
Talk about sour grapes!
I did my research - getting the phone I wanted, unlocked, and the plan I needed, for half the cost as elsewhere... trust me, I did my homework. I wouldn't be surprised if there are dozens or hundreds like me using MTS as well...
The point is that half of the people who post in the MTS forum are using unlocked devices purchased from either Telus, Rogers, Bell or a US carrier. Remember when the Nexus S launched on Telus? I can recall seeing several posts in this forum from people who purchased the device from Telus. If MTS were to offer a larger selection of devices, revenue would increase even more. And people wouldn't feel like they are forced to use MTS.
Last edited by Positive Climb; 02-12-2012 at 08:17 PM.
A little birdie told me this recently.
MTS had a sit down with MTS Connect owners (IDC, Elite, 4L etc...) and they were demanding android as well.
Funny. It isn't just us.
You guys keeping forgetting that in order for MTS to buy Android devices, a manufacturer has to be willing to sell them Android devices.
Of course, MTS could buy their devices from BDI (Bell Distribution Inc.) at incredibly inflated prices, but they would have to pass those cost onto their subs. I don't see someone agreeing to pay $199.99 for a Galaxy Nexus on a 3 year term when all the other players ie Bell, Telus and Rogers are subsidizing the phones to their customers at $99.99 on a 3 year term.
It all comes down to buying power and MTS being a stand alone, just doesn't have the clout needed to demand lower handset pricing from manufacturers.
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