VANCOUVER – Telus is offering Poland’s TVP Polonia on a free preview to all Telus TV subscribers through Monday “as an act of goodwill” to Canada’s Polish community.
"On behalf of Telus, we offer our heartfelt condolences to the Polish community across Canada in this time of mourning", said Greg Goodwin, VP of consumer solutions marketing, in a statement on Saturday. "Telus believes in the importance of community and is providing TVP Polonia free for Telus TV customers so they can watch with the rest of the world on Sunday the state funeral for Polish President Lech Kaczynski and his…
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MONTREAL – Telus could go head to head with incumbent Videotron after announcing plans to beef up its advanced broadband services in Quebec via a $250 million investment.
In addition to expanding its wireless broadband network throughout the province, the Western-based telco said that it will expand its Telus TV service in the Québec City region, as well as roll out the enhanced version of high definition Telus TV which uses Microsoft Mediaroom.
Since 2000, Telus has made more than $7.6 billion in operating and capital investments in Quebec, the company said.
"Telus’ significant and on-going investment in technology is also delivering advances…
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VANCOUVER – Telus will invest an additional $650 million in B.C. this year to further expand its advanced broadband services in the province.
"Since 2000, Telus has invested more than $22 billion in technology and operations in British Columbia”, said president and CEO Darren Entwistle, in a statement Tuesday. “This significant commitment is bringing the benefits of one of the world’s most advanced wireless networks, high speed Internet and high definition Telus TV to more people in our home province."
The investment in information, communications and technology will also support healthcare, environmental initiatives and new education and commerce opportunities for various…
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VANCOUVER – Telus has launched a text-to-donate campaign in support of Earth Hour this weekend.
In cooperation with the Mobile Giving Foundation, Telus customers can now donate funds to the WWF-Canada, the official organizer of Canada’s Earth Hour, via an SMS message. Using their mobile devices, customers can text the word "earth" to 45678 to donate $5, to a maximum of $30 each month.
"I’m very proud of Telus’ commitment to environmental sustainability and our team members’ enthusiastic support of Earth Hour," said Andrew Wilczynski, director of environment and corporate social responsibility for Telus, in a press release. "For our sake…
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EDMONTON and CALGARY – Telus hopes to give Shaw a run for its money right in its own backyard.
The Vancouver-based telco said Wednesday that it will invest $650 million in Alberta this year to extend the reach and speed of its advanced wireline and wireless broadband services – including Telus TV.
"This massive commitment to the province is enabling one of the world’s leading wireless networks and the widespread availability of high definition Telus TV”, said president and CEO Darren Entwistle, in the announcement. “This year’s capital investment continues Telus’ longstanding commitment to providing Albertans with access to some of…
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TORONTO – Canadian mobile phone users will soon be able to make video calls across competing mobile networks after Rogers, Bell and Telus announced the completion of two-way mobile video calling trials.
Mobile video calling is currently available through several carriers in Canada, but both callers must be on the same carrier’s network using compatible handsets. When inter-carrier mobile video calling is launched video calling will be possible across multiple carrier networks and will create North America’s largest two-way mobile video calling community, say the companies.
"We are proud to be part of the first inter-carrier partnership in North America to…
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VANCOUVER – The economy plus investments in its network infrastructure combined to cut fourth quarter profits at Telus by 45%.
Canada’s second largest telecom reported net income of $156 million for the quarter, down from $285 million a year ago. Revenue of $2.44 billion decreased by $11 million over the same period last year, which the company said reflected continued declines in traditional voice services, which offset growth in data and wireless revenues.
Consolidated earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) decreased by 16% from the fourth quarter of 2008, primarily due to higher restructuring costs from on-going operating…
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TORONTO – Telus has become the first wireless carrier in Canada to offer over-the-air DRM-free (digital rights management) music tracks to Canadians.
DRM-free music means that customers can now play back or transfer music purchased from the Telus Music shop on any of their digital music capable devices including cell phones, smart phones or PCs.
"Telus is the first carrier in Canada offering true freedom of choice to all music lovers in Canada," said David Neale, chief futurist and SVP of strategic content services at Telus, in the announcement. "The availability of DRM-free music from Telus means our clients can now…
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VANCOUVER – Telus TV customers in Vancouver, Calgary and Edmonton can now have Microsoft Mediaroom power their IPTV service.
The telco launched the service Tuesday to the majority of its customers in British Columbia and Alberta, and said that the roll out will be “expanded over time”. Existing TV customers can upgrade to the new software platform in the next few months.
“With so many great shows and events airing at the same time, it can be a challenge to decide what to watch, what to record to watch later, and what to miss”, said CTO Ibrahim Gedeon, in the announcement. “TELUS TV‘s HD PVR…
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VANCOUVER – Telus announced today it can better identify the location of wireless 911 calls with the launch of new Global Positioning System (GPS) and triangulation technologies.
Telus has now implemented phase II enhanced wireless 911 (e911) services across its three wireless networks, which are based on HSPA, CDMA, and iDEN (Mike) technologies. Telus has been working with individual 911 operations centres across the country to test and bring phase II e911 technology online for many months, the company said today.
“Through our partnership with 911 and emergency services operations centres across Canada, this new enhanced 911 service will make…
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