TORONTO – Telus said Thursday that it will be the preferred Canadian carrier and retail partner of the new Essential Phone, available in store and online this summer.
The premium smartphone, the first from Android co-founder Andy Rubin’s new company Essential, will debut in Canada and the United States. The Essential Phone is expertly crafted using titanium and ceramic, and features an edge-to-edge full display and dual camera system that eliminates any 'camera bump' in the industrial design, reads the news release. It also comes with top-of-the-line specs and 128GB of memory. The device will be part of a modular ecosystem of accessories, including the world's smallest 4K 360-degree camera, also be available at Telus, that simply clicks onto the phone to easily point, shoot and share.
Canadians can pre-register online now to receive the latest information about the Essential Phone at Telus, including front-of-the-line access to pre-orders and exclusive offers. Telus did not reveal any pricing details.
"We're excited to be the launch partner for the Essential Phone in Canada. We take pride in carrying the latest smartphones and technology, ensuring that our customers have the greatest selection of products to suit their lifestyle," said Telus’ president of consumer and small business solutions Dave Fuller, in the release. "This partnership is another opportunity for us to do just that.”
"We selected Telus as our preferred carrier partner in Canada due to our strong alignment on the importance of continuous innovation and support for consumer choice”, added Essential CEO Andy Rubin. "We look forward to delighting Canadians with our premium crafted materials and powerful components."
