OTTAWA-GATINEAU – Telus is not violating the country’s unsolicited telecommunications rule by using automated calling devices, the CRTC has determined after an investigation.
Automated calling devices are used to dial telephone numbers and automatically deliver a pre-recorded message. The CRTC’s Automatic Dialing and Announcing Device Rules prohibit telemarketers from using these devices to sell or promote a product or service unless a consumer has consented to be called by them. Telus has used these devices to notify its prepaid mobile customers of an actual or imminent service interruption and how to purchase more minutes to avoid such an interruption.
“We are pleased that Telus acted…
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MONT TREMBLANT — With the help of Telus, Mont Tremblant Ski Resort is launching a new mobile application – developed by Quebecor Media’s interactive marketing agency Nurun.
Free for users of iPhones and the Android smartphones, this tool will allow users to quickly locate any information on the resort they need, including promotional offers, programming, ski conditions, dining, lodging and more. The application features an augmented reality system enabling users to “live the full Tremblant Resort experience,” says the press release.
“The launch of the Tremblant application, possible thanks to the support of Telus, is another step in our mission to…
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OTTAWA – Telus is telling Industry Canada that it stands to lose as much as $200 million in an auction of the 2500 MHz bandwidth if the current spectrum swap proposal remains unchanged.
The company’s comments come as verbal sparring over the specific rules for transitioning wireless broadband spectrum in the band continued this month with interested parties arguing over transition deadlines and the amount of spectrum to be given back to Industry Canada for auction.
Telus says that adopting the department’s plan would result in incumbents retaining 21% more spectrum than they currently have. This “would be…
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TORONTO – Telus is extending its ‘Go Pink’ campaign in support of breast cancer detection through December 31, 2010.
Since May, Telus has donated $25 from the sale of its exclusive pink BlackBerry devices to local breast cancer organizations across Canada to help fund early breast cancer detection equipment.
“At Telus we believe technology can make a difference in our healthcare sector and by connecting our pink smart phones with a cause like breast cancer, we are helping to invest in technology that leads to better breast health,” said president and CEO, Darren Entwistle, Thursday during a speech in Toronto. “There…
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TELUS WILL ADD 800 new employees to its operations in the Philippines next year, according to a report on GMANews.TV.
Telus International Philippines Inc. has facilities in the cities of Pasig, Taguig, and Quezon, which combined employ almost 9,000 in that country. Telus spokesperson Shawn Hall confirmed to Cartt.ca that most of those employees, whom he said are well paid in "good working conditions", serve the company’s U.S. and offshore customers.
“If a U.S. resident orders a pizza, calls an electrical utility with a bill question, dials 411, or calls the 1-800 number on the back of their game console for tips on…
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PART OF THE RATIONALE behind Bell Canada’s purchase of CTV is that the mobile and broadband spaces are unregulated – and that content exclusives will be part of the game when attracting and retaining subscribers who want to see their video content on their iPads, BlackBerrys or PCs, as well as their TVs.
Bell CEO George Cope told us as much when we asked him about it during the press conference announcing the deal last week.
However, to paraphrase what Telus has been saying for a while now: “Not so fast, consolidators.”
The Bell/CTV deal was excellent timing for the…
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REGINA – Telus has rolled out its new wireless network in what it describes as “tech hungry” Saskatchewan.
As part of the company’s investment in 3G+ wireless services this year, Telus entered into a enhanced network sharing agreement with SaskTel that builds on arrangements the companies have had in place since 1999. The network sharing agreement facilitates the deployment of next generation wireless voice and data services for Telus customers in Saskatchewan, optimizes cell-site utilization, and maximizes the potential for operating efficiencies.
"Telus is excited to bring its new blazing fast 3G+ network, the biggest in Saskatchewan, along with some of…
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OTTAWA – The battle between Telus and MTS Allstream over mandated wireless roaming in Manitoba continues to brew.
After Telus complained to Industry Canada earlier this month about MTS Allstream’s alleged refusal to negotiate a deal on roaming rates in Manitoba, MTS Allstream replied by asking the government to disregard Telus’ application which it says misconstrues “certain facts and has outright omitted a number of others”.
In particular, MTS Allstream claims that Telus’ application misrepresents the rationale and eligibility criteria for out-of-territory roaming, in-territory roaming and the definition of a new entrant, so that it may obtain “an even…
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OTTAWA – The CRTC’s decision to deny an appeal from Telus to reconsider two earlier rulings could have an unexpected and wide ranging impact on the Canadian enterprise market, the telco warned.
The Commission said Tuesday that it was turning down Telus’ request to review and vary Telecom Decisions 2009-85 and 2010-11 because “it is incumbent upon a party making a review and vary application to raise all of the grounds in support of their application that are, or should be, apparent to the applicant at the time the application is made.”
The request is part of a…
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VANCOUVER – A 12% increase in wireless subscribers helped to drive up second quarter earnings at Telus.
Net income was $296 million, up 21% from $244 million in the same period last year, while operating revenues increased to $2.39 billion from $2.38 billion. EBITDA for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 was $919 million, compared to $873 million in the same period last year.
Total net wireless subscriber additions of 124,000 increased by 12% over the same period a year ago. Higher value postpaid net additions were up 15% to 109,000, and smart phone subscribers now represent 25% of total postpaid…
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