OTTAWA – Telus has filed a complaint with Industry Canada asking for mandated roaming on the wireless networks in Manitoba owned by MTS Allstream after what Telus says has been years of negotiations that never went anywhere.
“Telus has been unable to negotiate reasonable terms for roaming since 2001 and as a result Telus customers in Manitoba, particularly in the 204 area code (Winnipeg) are unable to obtain data roaming in their home Province,” reads the company’s application.
“Additionally all customers of Telus are limited to varying degrees in terms of roaming on the MTS network. This asymmetry is contrary to…
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VANCOUVER – Using state-of-the-art HSPA+ Dual Cell technology, Telus announced Tuesday it will increase its 3G+ wireless data network access speeds to up to 42 Mbps when commercial deployment is complete in Canadian cities and towns.
Telus says it is the only North American carrier to have successfully tested HSPA+ Dual Cell technology in its wireless labs and to announce deployment in its commercial network. However, the company did not set out a timeline for deployment when making the announcement, but noted devices that can take advantage of the network’s new capabilities aren’t coming until next year.
HSPA+ Dual Cell technology…
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GATINEAU – Citing “serial abuse” by Shaw Communications, Telus has reiterated its demand for immediate interim relief from the CRTC over the Calgary-based cableco’s tactics when customers want to switch from Shaw Cable or Shaw Direct to Telus’ Optik TV.
It did so while lamenting the Regulator’s decision to extend and expand CRTC 2010-406, the call for comments on the customer transfer process and related competitive issues, the very thing Telus (and others) want solved. Now. As reported by Cartt.ca, the Commission (prodded by Rogers Communications) decided to extend the deadline for comments on the proceeding because it…
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TORONTO – Smartphone maker INQ is doing something few have done before: It is launching in North America in Canada, before the States.
INQ bills itself as more than a handset company though because its hardware and software are completely geared around social media. Its launch release this morning bills it in near religious terms: “The inventors of true social mobile bring their mission of affordable wireless internet for the masses to North America,” reads the release’s headline.
It’s Canadian launch partner is Telus, which will roll out the INQ Chat 3G (pictured) “soon”, under the Telus and Koodo brands, according to…
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TORONTO – Telus TV launched Astral Media’s Playhouse Disney channel today.
As of today, Telus TV subscribers in BC and Alberta who subscribe to Family Channel, can tune into channel 74 to enjoy a broad range of entertaining and learning-focused children’s programming from Disney, as well as acclaimed Canadian series.
The line-up of shows on Playhouse Disney includes Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Handy Manny, Imagination Movers and Franny’s Feet. September will bring a new season of Special Agent Oso to the channel along with a new season of the Canadian Original production, The Secret World of Benjamin Bear. New series Stella and…
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OTTAWA – A decision released this week by the Federal Court of Appeal (FCA) denying a Telus Corp. appeal of two CRTC rulings related to the ongoing Department of National Defence (DND) telecom contract dispute is only a minor setback, the company says.
“It’s a small part of the larger picture and in no way impedes, or in fact, affects in any way our larger concern which is frankly the state of, and the prognosis for, a competitive market in the enterprise segment,” Ted Woodhead, Telus’ VP of telecom policy and regulatory affairs, tells Cartt.ca in an interview….
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TORONTO – Telus TV has added WFN: World Fishing Network to its lineup for its customers in western Canada.
North America’s only 24-hour fishing lifestyle network has joined the ‘Adventure Extra Package’ on channel 126, the network said Tuesday.
“We are thrilled that Telus TV customers can now experience WFN just like millions of other passionate anglers across North America,” said WFN president and CEO Mark Rubinstein, in a statement. “We commend Telus for identifying WFN as the best choice to satisfy the underserved community of fishing enthusiasts.”
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VANCOUVER – Telus will offer senior unsecured notes worth $1 billion.
The 5.05% 10-year notes were priced at $99.744 per $100 principal amount for an effective yield of 5.083% per annum and will mature on July 23, 2020. Closing of the offering is expected to occur by July 23, 2010.
The net proceeds of the sale of the notes will be used to fund the proposed redemption of US$613 million principal amount of Telus’ outstanding US$1.3615 billion 8% notes due June 1, 2011 for payments required to terminate cross-currency interest rate swaps associated with the notes to be redeemed. Any excess will…
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TORONTO – Telus now the official national wireless provider for the Canadian Football League, it was announced Wednesday.
As part of a new two-year partnership, starting later this season, football fans will be able to watch live games on the go, check stats in real time and watch highlights through the first-ever CFL mobile app. Then, through Telus TV, CFL fans will have access to full game replays available any time and on demand.
"Our fans are constantly looking for new ways to connect with our league, and now through our partnership with Telus, we can offer them more ways to…
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TORONTO – Telus has devised a new way to help their customers manage their data usage.
Thanks to the new Telus Data Notification system, wireless customers will receive a free SMS text message to let them know when they reach certain thresholds of data consumption. For customers with data packages, notifications will be sent when they have reached both 75% and 95% their data thresholds. For customers using pay-per-use data, notifications will be sent when customers have used $10 and $50.
"Telus continues to make industry-leading investments to deliver an enhanced customer experience”, said chief marketing officer, David Fuller, in the…
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