Dauphin's MLA is giving his full support to the Bell takeover of MTS.
Earlier this month, Bell offered $3.9 billion for the ownership of Manitoba's largest TV, phone, and internet provider.
The takeover has been criticized, with NDP MLA Jim Maloway claiming it would lead to higher prices, but Brad Michaleski says it is worth the cost.
"It's a fair balance, because, on the other side, you're getting what you're paying for. If we have to pay a little more, but the service is better, that's probably a fair compromise."
As part of the deal, Bell says it will invest $1 billion over five years to build service towers along Highway 75, which runs from Winnipeg to the US border.
The Dauphin MLA says getting better rural service for parts of the province will be a net positive.
"Whether it's for safety and to increase business opportunities and the use of that in the business. Those are things that Manitobans wants and Manitoban businesses want."
The buyout is still subject to regulatory approval, but Bell expects the deal to close by the end of 2016 or early 2017.
