Media Advisory - New wireless high-speed Internet service to be launched in Richmond, British Columbia RICHMOND, BC, March 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- A new venture created by Inukshuk Internet Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Microcell Telecommunications Inc., Allstream Inc. and NR Communications, LLC, will announce the launch of a new wireless high-speed Internet service in Richmond, B.C. This new wireless service will give consumers and small businesses in the area a new level of choice in the provision of high-speed Internet access. Media are invited to attend the launch event, hosted by the CEOs of Microcell, Allstream and NR Communications, where there will be a live demonstration of the new technology and service offerings. When: Thursday, March 4, 2004 10.30 a.m. - 12 noon PST Where: The Vancouver Airport Conference Resort / Ramada Plaza Hotel The Round Room 10251 St. Edwards Drive Richmond, B.C. Who: John McLennan, Vice Chairman & CEO, Allstream Andre Tremblay, President & CEO, Microcell Telecommunications and Inukshuk Internet Nick Kauser, CEO, NR Communications Lunch will be served after the presentation. National media are invited to participate in a conference call starting at 10.30 a.m. PST (1.30 p.m. EST) for those who are unable to attend the event. Participants should call 1-800-814-3911 ten minutes prior to the start time. DATASOURCE: Allstream Inc. CONTACT: or to schedule an interview after the conference call, please contact: Dorothy Sitek, Weber Shandwick, (604) 601-8570 or cell (604) 787-6561, ; Christine Saunders, Weber Shandwick, (604) 601-8568 or cell (778) 837-3149,

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