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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ARLINGTON, Va. – Telus has been named the top philanthropic corporation for 2010 by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.
Telus is the first Canadian company to ever receive this global honor, the group announced today.
The AFP will honor Telus with the 2010 Freeman Philanthropic Services Award for Outstanding Corporation at its Awards for Philanthropy event in Baltimore, Md. on April 13.
“A lot of companies talk the talk about philanthropy, but Telus really makes giving and volunteering a priority,” said Paulette V. Maehara, CFRE, CAE, president and CEO of AFP, in a press release. “Their approach to philanthropy and their demonstrated…
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VANCOUVER – Telus says that it will allow shareholders to have a say on its executive’s pay.
The board of directors unanimously approved the adoption of a non-binding advisory vote by shareholders on executive compensation. This vote, to be held at the annual general meetings in May of 2011, will allow shareholders to give direct feedback to the board on the company’s approach to executive compensation.
The move complements Telus’ ‘pay for performance’ culture. On average, more than 70% of a Telus executive’s 2008 compensation was based on corporate and personal performance measured by a set of transparent, publicly-stated objectives, the company said.
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TORONTO – What would the start of a new year be without predictions?
According to David Neale, chief futurist and SVP strategic content and services for Telus, here are the top five mobility trends for 2010.
1) Your contacts make the call, not your phone.
Phones will no longer be organized around functions, but holistically around contacts.
It’s not about tasks anymore, it’s about people. Instead of categorizing communications by function such as text, voice and email, smart phone interactions will be centred around contacts, offering the flexibility to communicate however you wish, seamlessly, and to view your interactions with them without switching applications….
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VANCOUVER – Telus said that it expects its wireless and wireline broadband networks will power its performance next year.
In an announcement detailing its 2010 financial targets, the Western-based telco predicted that wireless revenue will increase 5 – 9%, depending on the amount of growth in wireless subscriber loading and the extent of ARPU erosion. It says that wireline revenue is expected to grow between -1 to 2% next year, reflecting data growth in business services and residential entertainment services largely offset by continued decreases in its traditional local and long distance segments.
Telus also said that increased data and roaming revenues from its…
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VANCOUVER – Telus let go 125 managers from its business solutions group earlier this week as part of its on-going “efficiency programs” to redeploy staff within the company.
A Telus spokesperson confirmed to Cartt.ca that the move was planned earlier this year, as the company seeks to staff up in growth areas such as Telus TV and emerging small business markets, and trim in others.
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