Winnipeg Construction IX - Page 205

jmt18325 · #**4081** Posted **Jul 11, 2017, 3:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by CoryB

In terms of BellMTS and why the name didn't change straight to Bell, the product mix sold in MB is still very different than their other markets. They are working towards moving MB to their national product offerings but it will take time, hence the intermediate name.

To take this even further - you can choose Bell mainline in Manitoba. You're right though, it's not the same as what BellMTS offers.

borkborkbork · #**4082** Posted **Jul 11, 2017, 4:01 PM**

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Originally Posted by trueviking

I don't understand why they don't just drop the MTS part. We all know it's inevitable. Just do it already. It's totally why the arena is Bell MTS Place...so when it changes there isn't another Bell Centre.

It's been more than a decade since Bell bought Alient on the east coast, and they're still using the BellAlient branding there.

The Unknown Poster · #**4083** Posted **Jul 11, 2017, 4:52 PM**

I dont think Bell under-estimates the importance of the MTS Brand. its worth keeping, at least under those MTS customers are used to Bell.

SHAW was very aggressive while MTS was in a holding pattern during the transition. I think there are a lot of MTS customers who "have always been" MTS customers. Once you remove that, you remove a sense of loyalty and comfort.

Roger Strong · #**4084** Posted **Jul 11, 2017, 6:33 PM**

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Originally Posted by borkborkbork

It's been more than a decade since Bell bought Alient on the east coast, and they're still using the BellAlient branding there.

I suspect that has a lot to do with the local competition. If someone else on the east coast is offering say, unlimited data, "BellAlient" can offer it without the folks on "Bell" in Ontario demanding it too. "Sorry, BellAlient is a different company."

With the only real competition in Manitoba being Rogers (and maybe Telus, for the moment) I'm guessing that the MTS unlimited data plans will soon be gone. And with them the BellMTS name.

But yes, loyalty alone may keep the MTS name around.

emeraldeyes · #**4085** Posted **Jul 11, 2017, 6:41 PM**

. Looking up at 175 Hargrave, LED downlighting has been added. Not sure when that happened...

roccerfeller · #**4086** Posted **Jul 11, 2017, 11:10 PM**

^ Nice the more LED Lighting the better! Winnipeg downtown could look completely different with better lighting and it appears there has been some steps made towards that in the recent years.

trueviking · #**4087** Posted **Jul 11, 2017, 11:51 PM**

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Originally Posted by CoryB

That isn't exactly a big surprise when they had their banner up in the window of that space for a good length of time.

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In terms of BellMTS and why the name didn't change straight to Bell, the product mix sold in MB is still very different than their other markets. They are working towards moving MB to their national product offerings but it will take time, hence the intermediate name.

Ha ha. Oops. Don't recall that.

Good point about about the intermediate name.

buzzg · #**4088** Posted **Jul 11, 2017, 11:59 PM**

Yeah, it'll be interesting to see what they do with things like MTStv that is a completely different platform and delivery method than either of Bell's 2 cable options right now

buzzg · #**4089** Posted **Jul 12, 2017, 3:39 AM**

Arena is completely lit up blue in the atrium now. Loving it - hope they mirror it outside.

balletomane · #**4090** Posted **Jul 13, 2017, 1:47 PM**

Saskatoon is getting a new WTC building, are there any plans for something similar in Winnipeg?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/world-trade-saskatoon-construction-fall-1.4201196

esquire · #**4091** Posted **Jul 13, 2017, 1:55 PM**

^ No

bomberjet · #**4092** Posted **Jul 13, 2017, 2:06 PM**

Winnipeg WTC people have no cash. Looks like they reached an agreement to get the Saskatoon one built.

bomberjet · #**4093** Posted **Jul 13, 2017, 2:06 PM**

Really liking that electric blue colour at the arena.

CoryB · #**4094** Posted **Jul 13, 2017, 2:41 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

Yeah, it'll be interesting to see what they do with things like MTStv that is a completely different platform and delivery method than either of Bell's 2 cable options right now

MTS TV actually uses the same platform as Bell's Fibe TV. They might be slightly different versions but fundamentally you could take a MTS box and put the Bell software on it and everything would work. I am told Fibe Alt TV uses the same backend processes as regular Fibe TV meaning MTS TV is really only different that the satellite service.

Keep in mind before the Allstream deal that drove Bell and MTS apart, MTS very much operated as a Bell subbrand in terms technology. Bell was even the supplier of MTS wireless handsets back in the CDMA days.

rkspec · #**4095** Posted **Jul 13, 2017, 6:28 PM**

No bidders for Neechi

http://globalnews.ca/news/3593588/no-bidders-for-neechi-commons-building/

buzzg · #**4096** Posted **Jul 14, 2017, 5:31 AM**

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Originally Posted by CoryB

MTS TV actually uses the same platform as Bell's Fibe TV. They might be slightly different versions but fundamentally you could take a MTS box and put the Bell software on it and everything would work. I am told Fibe Alt TV uses the same backend processes as regular Fibe TV meaning MTS TV is really only different that the satellite service.

Keep in mind before the Allstream deal that drove Bell and MTS apart, MTS very much operated as a Bell subbrand in terms technology. Bell was even the supplier of MTS wireless handsets back in the CDMA days.

I thought Fibe had to be run on Fibreoptic cable, hence the name?

I remember my mom's first cell phone said Bell when you turned it on lol.

The Unknown Poster · #**4097** Posted **Jul 14, 2017, 2:27 PM**

There is a lot of money being spent on the BellMTS branding if the intent was to drop MTS in a year. Although, MTS actually did a full rebranding last year when they were working to sell, so who knows.

I think the MTS name will stick around for awhile.

CoryB · #**4098** Posted **Jul 14, 2017, 2:36 PM**

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Originally Posted by buzzg

I thought Fibe had to be run on Fibreoptic cable, hence the name?

No fiber required for Fibe TV. I think Bell might be using that false requirement in Ontario but it is a straight up Mediaroom tv service, same as MTS Ultimate TV.

BAKGUY · #**4099** Posted **Jul 14, 2017, 7:04 PM**

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Originally Posted by balletomane

Saskatoon is getting a new WTC building, are there any plans for something similar in Winnipeg?

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/saskatoon/world-trade-saskatoon-construction-fall-1.4201196

There was talk about a 15 - 18 floor World Trade Centre building to be near RBC Convention centre but nothing formal. It sadly might be many years away from being realized.
Interesting how Saskatoon can get one so much ahead of us having nearly triple the population here?

Andy6 · #**4100** Posted **Jul 14, 2017, 7:08 PM**

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Originally Posted by BAKGUY

There was talk about a 15 - 18 floor World Trade Centre building to be near RBC Convention centre but nothing formal. It sadly might be many years away from being realized.
Interesting how Saskatoon can get one so much ahead of us having nearly triple the population here?

What exactly is a world trade centre? How does it generate revenue sufficient to build class A office space?