MONTREAL – Telus will invest $111 million in its communications infrastructure across Greater Montreal this year on its advanced fibre optic network that will stretch more than 4,000 kilometres, the company said Monday.
The investment, part of Telus’ pledge to spend $2 billion in Quebec through 2020, will increase the network's transmission capacity and extend its reach into sectors including Old Montreal, Anjou, Boucherville, Dorval, Île-Bizard, Pierrefonds and Pointe-Claire.
Telus added that it will also build indoor distributed antenna systems (DAS) this year in several health and educational facilities, including the McGill University Health Centre, the Montreal Heart Institute, the Jewish General Hospital and the Montreal University, that will deliver its advanced wireless technology to professionals, patients and students throughout the facilities.
“Fibre optic cables are the backbone of all Telus communications infrastructure. Our significant investment to extend the reach of this technology – the world's fastest – paves the way for connected businesses, innovative health technologies and even the anticipated introduction of fifth-generation wireless networks," said EVP and president, business solutions east and Telus Québec François Gratton, in the news release. “Montreal is one of the world's smartest cities, and we will continue playing an active economic role in bringing the infrastructure and services the City needs for a smart and connected future."
