CITYFONE OFFERS PCS SERVICE
By Adnews Staff
Cityfone Telecommunications Inc. of Burnaby, B.C. launched its digital PCS wireless phone service in Vancouver last week. The company plans to expand the service to Victoria, Edmonton and Calgary by the end of the year, and roll it out nationally some time next year. Cityfone offers two calling plans with the service: Talk 'n Fly and the Pro Pak Plan. Under the Talk 'n Fly plan, subscribers will receive 50 minutes of calling time per month, any time of day for a monthly fee of $13.95. The Pro Pak Plan offers 150 minutes of calling time per month any time of day for $26.95. Additional per minute charges for Talk 'n Fly is 25 cents. Additional charges for Pro Pak is 20 cents per minute. Cityfone will promote the PCS service using direct mail handled by Kennedy & Associates of Vancouver. The company is also looking at the possibility of launching print and radio ads as well.