VANCOUVER – Telus is giving TV viewers more to ‘Tweet’ about with a free Twitter app on its Optik TV service.
The app wraps around part of the perimeter of the television screen, allowing users to Tweet while simultaneously watching TV programming and even follow what others are saying about their favourite show through 'TV Tweets'. Offered free as part of the Optik TV subscription, the Twitter app uses the standard Optik remote control.
“We are committed to enabling a truly connected home, offering new ways for our Optik TV customers to stay connected with their friends while still enjoying television," said chief marketing officer David Fuller, in the…
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GATINEAU – Telcos Telus and MTS Allstream are urging the CRTC to remove vertically integrated broadcasters/distributors from eligibility under the Local Programming Improvement Fund (LPIF).
While Rogers, Shaw and Quebecor all want the LPIF program eliminated, Bell Media Inc. is neither for or against continuing the program. However, each have local stations who are collectively getting millions from the LPIF fund.
Ann Mainville-Neeson, director of broadcast regulation at Telus, noted during her opening remarks, that of the large vertically integrated providers, only Bell is clinging to LPIF despite the fact that it could save more than $1 million if the…
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TORONTO – Telus has introduced a new service that allows businesses to take full control of their cloud environment.
Called AgilIT Virtual Private Cloud, the service provides organizations with access to computing resources on-demand including a full-featured portal that enables 24×7 remote access to view and manage their cloud.
"Telus has taken a quality-based approach to cloud computing by providing customers with secured, guaranteed capacity of computing power while maintaining the flexibility to create, change or suspend their computing jobs as required through a centralized view of their cloud infrastructure," said VP of business products and services, Tony Krueck, in the…
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LAVAL, QC – Telus opened the doors on its first consumer-focused retail store Tuesday in Carrefour Laval, in the city of Laval.
The remodelled stores are designed to allow customers to get hands with the technology, offer live demonstrations of various devices, interactive monitors, and learning centres to help customers get the most from their wireless devices.
"Today's wireless smart phones and tablets are loaded with technology and features that can simplify and enrich our lives in ways we couldn't have imagined a few years ago, and we are improving our stores to reflect the new reality," said Joe Goodbaum, SVP and…
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VANCOUVER – Telus will once again support Earth Hour this Saturday night.
The company pledged to turn off all non-essential lights at 8:30 pm local time on March 31 at 27 of its major buildings across Canada in response to Earth Hour 2012's global call to action to address climate change.
"By participating in Earth Hour, we are joining the global village in raising awareness of the need for us to work as one to support our environment," said Josh Blair, EVP of Telus’ human resources, in a statement. "Earth Hour is yet another way for the Telus team to stand…
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VANCOUVER – Non-Canadians are purchasing so many common shares of Telus that the company is in danger of violating Canada’s foreign ownership restrictions.
The telco issued a notice Thursday reminding non-Canadian investors of its reservation procedures while warning that that its transfer agent may not be able to approve all pending or new applications. Non-Canadians wanting to buy Telus’ common shares must reserve the right to obtain transfers by contacting the company’s transfer agent, Computershare Trust Company of Canada, and obtaining a reservation number after completing a reservation application.
Telus said that the catalyst for this announcement is “significant buying interest” by…
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TORONTO – Telus has become the latest wireless provider to offer its customers a credit towards a new device for trading in their old handset.
The trade-in program, which seems certain to boost retention, lets new and existing customers present their device at a Telus store for a credit if the phone is recent enough that it can be refurbished or, if not, the company will make a $3 donation to Tree Canada in their name.
Customers can trade in up to three phones, mobile Internet keys or mobile Wi-Fi devices (with a maximum combined value of up to $200). Credits will then be…
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TORONTO – Canadian entrepreneurs are being invited to share their business challenges for a chance to win a $100,000 grant as part of a contest launched Monday by Telus and The Globe and Mail.
Called 'The Challenge', the contest invites small business owners to describe the following in an 800-word submission:
– a challenge their business is currently experiencing (200 words);
– a proposed solution to this challenge and how the $100,000 prize would help overcome that challenge (200 words);
– an explanation of the results they expect to achieve (200 words); and
– a description of how their business incorporates the following values…
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TORONTO – Telus has debuted a series of managed mobility services (MMS) designed specifically for the complex needs of Canadian enterprises.
Powered by Vox Mobile, the services help to manage various aspects of an enterprise's mobile infrastructure and devices from procurement to payment, all while managing wireless devices on multiple platforms, from multiple carriers.
"Mobile device management software has now made it possible to sync new mobile devices across multiple platforms, but there's so much more to consider than just synchronizing email," said Tony Krueck, VP of business products and services, in the announcement. "With the flood of new smart phones,…
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VANCOUVER – Telus has pledged to invest $3 million in British Columbia over the next three years to further expand its wireless and wireline broadband networks, and on the construction of Telus Garden, the company’s new Vancouver-based headquarters.
The company said that its investments will also result in the hiring of 1,300 new employees across the province – 800 this year alone to support its Optik TV and wireless growth, and an additional 500 jobs for the construction of Telus Garden.
"Telus' $3 billion investment over the next three years will support significant economic and community development in every region of…
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