Growth services, cost cutting, drive MTS results

WINNIPEG - Manitoba Telecom Services posted a 13.2% increase in “growth services” revenues and a 17.7% increase in EPS from continuing operations in its third quarter report issued today. Growth services are considered to be wireless, broadband and MTS TV. The company’s traditional land line service continues to see decline. "MTS continued to build strong and sustainable momentum in the third quarter," said Pierre Blouin, CEO, in the press release. "Results are in line with our business plan at all levels as we continue to capitalize on strong customer relationships and our ability to bring innovative new services to market....