MONTREAL — Telus, Quebec-based energy company Énergir and mobile device recycling company Électrobac announced today they have committed to donating $218,000 in support to help 300 Ukrainian refugee families in Quebec.
“In collaboration with local organizations throughout Quebec, the three companies will provide free smartphones refurbished by Électrobac, TELUS SIM cards, and access to free consultations with a mental health professional through TELUS Health MyCare,” a press release says.
Through this collaborative effort, “Ukrainian refugees will have an essential link to emergency services, reliable access to virtual health and well-being resources, and a way to stay in contact with their…
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VANCOUVER – Telus today reported its operating revenue for the third quarter of 2022 was $4.6 billion – a 9.3% increase compared to the same quarter of 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA was $1.7 billion, which is a 10.7% year-over-year increase.
Mobile network revenue specifically “increased by $108 million or 6.8 per cent in the third quarter of 2022, due to an increase in the mobile phones and connected device subscriber base over the past twelve months, in addition to roaming improvements,” a press release explains. “As compared to the third quarter of 2019, mobile network revenue is higher by $118 million or…
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VANCOUVER — Telus Health and the BC SPCA announced today they have joined forces to provide access to virtual veterinary care through the recently launched Telus Health MyPet service, offering reduced rates for virtual vet consultations for dogs and cats in BC SPCA care.
Telus Health is also giving $2 for every download of the Telus Health MyPet app to support the BC SPCA until Nov. 26 to a maximum of $20,000.
“The TELUS Health MyPet app will help free up time for our animal care team to focus on providing loving care and enrichment for the animals in our…
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TORONTO — Telus Communications announced today the launch of its Mobility for Good for Indigenous Women at Risk program in Ontario, in partnership with Native Women’s Resource Centre of Toronto (NWRCT) and Native Child and Family Services of Toronto (NCFST).
Through the program, which is already available in B.C. and Alberta, Telus provides “free smartphones and fully subsidized talk, text and data plans to Indigenous women, girls or gender diverse people, serving as a critical lifeline to Indigenous-led services, wellness resources, and their support networks,” explains a press release.
With Telus’ support, NWRCT and NCFST have started to distribute…
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VANCOUVER — Telus Communications announced today the seven recipients of its inaugural Friendly Future Makers Awards, a program that recognizes and celebrates Canadian youth creating long-lasting change in their communities.
“This year’s recipients were identified as a result of a nationwide callout that invited Canadians to nominate a Friendly Future Maker in their life who is doing amazing things in their local community,” explains a press release.
A panel of Telus judges selected the award winners, “each representing one of TELUS’ areas of social purpose and driving force behind the TELUS brand,” the release says.
This year’s Friendly Future Makers…
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AS TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES rapidly and the rollout of 5G opens doors to endless possibilities, a Telus partnership with Google is helping the company as it seeks to use 5G to solve problems like how to ensure worker safety.
The partnership more generally is enabling each to leverage the other’s strengths – Telus becomes more agile and faster and Google becomes more secure and resilient, explained Samer Geissah (above), director, technology strategy and architecture at Telus, in an interview with Cartt.ca. Geissah, who has been with the company for four years, leads a team of principal technology architects, senior design specialists…
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VANCOUVER – Telus International today announced it is acquiring full-service digital product provider WillowTree for a total enterprise value of US$1.23 billion, inclusive of US$210 million of assumed debt.
WillowTree, which focuses on end-user experience, was founded in 2008 and is headquartered in Charlottesville, Virginia. It operates 13 global studios.
“The company’s more than 1,000 digital strategists, designers, engineers and project managers partner with iconic brands on mission critical, large-scale initiatives, delivering world-class digital products that bridge the highest quality customer experiences with measurable performance,” a press release says.
“WillowTree’s client roster includes Fortune 500 companies across key verticals including telecommunications and…
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The province is moving away from an old methodology on telecom procurement
By Ahmad Hathout
VANCOUVER – Telus Corp. CEO Darren Entwistle sent a seven-page letter to British Columbia premier John Horgan in March expressing concern the province’s move toward a price-focused approach to the purchase of telecommunications services would jeopardize the company’s future investments in the province and possibly force the company to move its headquarters out of Vancouver.
Telus is currently on a 12-year, $1.6-billion “strategic” deal – signed in 2011 and expiring next July – that sees it provide telecommunications services to the provincial government, with stipulations requiring it…
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LEDUC, Alta. — Telus Communications announced today the completion of its $45-million PureFibre build in Leduc, Alta., connecting more than 13,000 homes and 2,000 businesses directly to the Telus PureFibre network’s gigabit Internet speeds and expanding cellular coverage throughout the region.
“In partnership with the City of Leduc, TELUS also connected 17 municipal sites, including the RCMP station and local fire hall, dramatically enhancing the speed and reliability of the network for emergency responders in the city. The entire project was designed and built in just 20 months, making it one of TELUS’ fastest builds to date,” a press release…
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VANCOUVER — Telus Friendly Future Foundation today announced the launch of its second annual Friendly Future Online Auction, with a goal of raising $200,000 for charities that help Canadian youth.
The online auction features almost 200 items donated from Telus partners across the country, including weekend getaways, tech devices, tickets to sporting events and concerts, artwork and collectables, restaurant packages and signed sports memorabilia.
“We’re truly excited to bring back the Friendly Future Online Auction for a second year. Beginning today, until November 8, Canadians can bid on some incredible items with proceeds directly helping support youth across the…
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