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AT&T Canada Confirms Name Change to Allstream

TORONTO (Dow Jones)--AT&T Canada Inc. confirmed that it has changed its name to Allstream Inc.

In a news release, the company said its new name "embodies how we deliver leading communication solutions by demonstrating collaboration, responsiveness and flexibility with all stakeholders. The value of what Allstream delivers is beyond just data and voice - it supports the value of what our customers create for their business."

As part of the company's transition to the Allstream name, it will continue to communicate that it's formerly known as AT&T Canada until no later than Dec. 31, with the exception of the use of the AT&T brand for its calling card and Internet addresses until no later than June 30, 2004.

MONTAGE.DMC eBusiness Services, a division of AT&T Canada, is adopting the new brand name and will be known as Allstream IT Services, it said.

Starting June 26, Allstream's shares will trade under the symbols ALR.A and ALR.B on the Toronto Stock Exchange (News - Websites), and ALLSA and ALLSB on the Nasdaq National Market System, the company said. Until then, Allstream will continue to trade under its current trading symbols.