VANCOUVER – Telus is banking on wireless to power its 2011 financial results.
The telco said this week that it expects its wireless division to see revenues rise 3.5 to 6.5% to between $5.2 billion and $5.35 billion, while its wireline revenues, which includes local and long distance services, will see relatively flat growth between $4.73 billion to $4.88 billion. Overall, consolidated revenue is expected between $9.93 billion and $10.23 billion.
"We plan our 2011 performance to build on the progress achieved in 2010," said EVP and CFO Robert McFarlane, in a statement. "Next year’s results are expected to benefit from…
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TORONTO – Telus has rolled out an early device upgrade program which it says will make the cell phone ownership experience even simpler.
The ‘Clear and Simple Device Upgrade’ program creates a transparent linkage between the real price of new wireless devices and the discount customers receive when they select an optional one, two or three year term with Telus. Customers wishing to upgrade to a new device before the end of their term will pay an Early Device Upgrade Fee (EDUF) equivalent to the unrecovered portion of the original handset discount, and can then sign up for a new term with…
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OTTAWA – The CRTC has sided with Bell Canada in a dispute with Telus over 911 network access charges in the province of British Columbia.
In a decision on Friday, the Commission directed Telus to credit Bell Canada for overbilled 911 charges in the province from March 2003 to February 2009, in accordance with Telus’ terms of service.
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TORONTO – Telus employees across Canada are helping the company to trial a new initiative that aims to help Canadians manage their personal healthcare records electronically.
Powered by Microsoft HealthVault, Telus health space is a high-security data storage and sharing service where individual Canadians will be able to keep all their personal healthcare information – such as lab results and prescription information – in an on-line database for access over any Internet connection.
"Telus has invested more than $800 million dollars the last three years in healthcare technology and our team members are working tirelessly to drive healthcare transformation," said president and CEO,…
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VANCOUVER – Strong results in its wireless business, combined with a record in TV additions figured prominently in Telus’ third quarter results.
Total net wireless subscriber additions of 153,000, including 132,000 postpaid, increased by 22% over the same period a year ago. Smart phones represented 38% of postpaid gross additions in the third quarter of 2010, as compared to 22% in same period last year. Higher valued smart phone subscribers now represent 28% of total postpaid subscribers compared to 18% a year ago.
Telus TV net additions were 38,000 for the quarter ended September 30th, an increase of 73% over the same period…
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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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