Northwestel’s Latitude Wireless Cellular Road Show will be making stops in a number of Yukon communities the week of November 30, 2009.

Northwestel representatives will be hosting events in Teslin, Watson Lake, Ross River and Faro. Members of these communities are encouraged to attend to enjoy complimentary refreshments and view on-site demonstrations of new cellular products.

“Latitude Wireless provides digital cellular service across the Yukon and we make a point of visiting our customers in person on a regular basis, said Curtis Shaw, Northwestel Vice President, Consumer and Small Business Markets. “These events are designed to allow customers to learn more about our new products and services and our new cellular calling plans. We encourage new and existing customers to stop by and find out more about Latitude Wireless.”

The schedule for Northwestel’s Latitude Wireless Cellular Road Show is as follows:

• Teslin, Nov. 30: 10 am - 2 pm at the Teslin Recreation Complex

• Watson Lake, December 1: 10 am - 6 pm at The Source

• Ross River, Dec. 2: 11 am - 2 pm at the Dene General Store

• Faro, Dec. 2: 5 pm - 8 pm at the Sportsman’s Lounge

Latitude Wireless is a partnership between Northwestel and the Dakwakada Development Corporation. Launched in 2006, this successful joint venture provides digital cellular service across Yukon. Latitude Wireless recently added two additional cellular sites, one at Lake Laberge and the second at Carmacks Airport. Three new sites are also in development, with service coverage areas to be expanded in Watson Lake, Dawson City and Ibex Valley. Upon completion of these remaining sites, the Latitude Wireless network will include twenty-two cellular sites across the Yukon Territory.

 Demand for cellular service in the Yukon remains very high, with significant numbers of customers joining the Latitude Wireless network.

Northwestel's Latitude Wireless service offers a wide range of features, including text-messaging, email, picture and video messaging, and a mobile Internet browser service that provides access to multiple applications such as music downloads, screensavers, games and ring-tones. The service also offers remote web and email access for a wide range of handsets, including the popular Blackberry devices. Details about pricing packages, service options, phones and PDAs are available at www.latitudewireless.ca or by calling 1-866-803-2365. 

Latitude service is offered on the CDMA platform, which is compatible with Bell, Telus, Aliant, SaskTel and MTS service in Canada. Users are able to roam seamlessly on all other Canadian CDMA networks. 

Northwestel provides complete telecommunications solutions for the 110,000 residents of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, Yukon and northern British Columbia. The company's operations span nearly 4 million square kilometers of the most remote and rugged areas of Canada.