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Telus and Calgary Airport Authority partner on private 5G wireless network

Telus and the Calgary Airport Authority announced Wednesday a 10-year, multi-million-dollar partnership that will transform YYC Calgary International Airport into the first airport in Canada to be equipped with a 5G private wireless network. “This ultra-fast, low-latency network will deliver consistent, enterprise-grade connectivity throughout the airport campus,” a Telus press release says, adding this first-of-its-kind deployment in a Canadian airport will enhance passenger experiences and streamline airport operations while preparing for future tech innovations. “At YYC, we’re focused on the future of travel,” said Megan Gupton, chief information officer at the Calgary Airport Authority, in the press release. “We’re proud to partner...