VANCOUVER — Telus Communications announced today in 2021 the company, its team members and retirees gave $90 million — representing about 5% of its pre-tax profits — in cash, in-kind contributions, time and programs to support more than 4,000 charitable and community organizations, and volunteered more than 1.3 million hours.
Telus says in a press release this is more charitable giving than any other company in Canada last year.
“Our long-standing We Give Where We Live philosophy continues to inspire our global community. Once again throughout 2021, our culture of caring was displayed around the world, as our highly engaged team…
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OTTAWA – Telus has not successfully addressed concerns expressed by the CRTC in its 2018 renewal of the company’s regional licences for its terrestrial broadcasting distribution undertakings (BDUs) serving locations in Alberta and British Columbia, a letter from the Commission to Telus’ director of regulatory affairs, Lecia Simpson, says.
In its 2018 decision, the CRTC expressed concern the company’s “community television model did not allow for a significant amount or a wide variety of locally produced and reflective programming to be produced by a range of individuals within a community,” the letter, published earlier this week on the CRTC’s website, says.
“As…
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OTTAWA – Bell and Telus fired back at Rogers over the telecom’s claim the cross-band spectrum caps proposed by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED) for the upcoming 3800 MHz spectrum auction are “wildly anti-competitive”.
As Cartt.ca reported last month, comments submitted to ISED’s Consultation on a Policy and Licensing Framework for Spectrum in the 3800 MHz Band, shows the country’s telecoms are divided on which, if any, pro-competitive measures should be adopted for the upcoming 3800 MHz spectrum auction.
Rogers submitted initial comments to the consultation claiming a proposal by ISED to introduce cross-band spectrum caps (which would…
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VANCOUVER — Telus Communications today announced the launch of Telus SmartWear Security (pictured above), “a line of discreet wearable accessories that provides our customers with emergency support, 24/7 monitoring, and peace of mind wherever they go,” the company’s press release says.
In partnership with U.S.-based tech brand invisaWear, Telus SmartWear Security “provides customers with a stylish personal safety device disguised as jewelry or a key charm powered by Telus’ world-leading wireless network, and Telus SmartHome Security’s 24/7 monitoring team,” the release explains.
Telus SmartWear Security is managed through a smartphone app, which provides customers with quick access to alerts and updates…
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VANCOUVER and MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH and TSLEIL-WAUTUTH TERRITORIES — Telus Communications today announced the launch of its Indigenous Advisory Council to support its ongoing Reconciliation efforts.
“The creation of this advisory council is a direct result of extensive consultations Telus held with Indigenous Peoples in 2021, and is a key commitment outlined in Telus’ 2021 Reconciliation and Indigenous Connectivity Report including delivering on Telus’ commitment to listen, learn and understand how Telus can meet unique needs of Indigenous peoples and build meaningful relationships through cultural responsiveness and relationships pillar,” reads Telus’ press release.
Officially called the Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan Advisory…
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OTTAWA – Raven Connected, an engineering design and technology business, announced today it is collaborating with Telus on the introduction of Internet of Things (IoT) vehicle connectivity across Canada.
“The initial focus will deliver video telematics to underserved small and medium businesses, with further integration of new offerings in multiple markets over the next year,” a press release says.
Telus is Raven Connected’s exclusive wireless carrier partner in Canada. This month, the companies will release a co-branded video telematics solution for fleets within the country. The solution “integrates cameras and analytics with fleet tracking,” the release explains.
“Designed with small and medium…
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OTTAWA – The federal government today announced over $5 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet to over 3,300 households in British Columbia.
This announcement is part of the $830-million partnership between the federal and B.C. governments announced in March to support projects improving access to high-speed Internet in rural, remote and Indigenous communities across the province.
ispeed Communications has been selected to connect Coldstream, Deep Creek, Grindrod, Hullcar, Okanagan and Spallumcheen (Splatsin).
Swift Internet was selected to connect Arrow Creek, Canyon, Kingsgate, Kitchener, Kuskonook, Lister, Moyie, Sanca, Twin Bays, West Creston, Wynndel and Yahk.
And Telus was selected to connect Barlow…
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EDMONTON — Telus Communications today announced the ScaleGood Fund, a new $10-million social impact investment venture capital fund based out of Edmonton.
The fund was created to invest in graduating companies of the Telus Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator (CSW) program, which is focused on supporting tech companies and social enterprises “using artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop apps or digital platforms that specifically provide a social, community or wellness benefit,” reads a Telus press release.
Telus is the lead investor in the ScaleGood Fund, which will have a first close around $5 million in April and a final…
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TORONTO — Telus today launched Stream+, which it calls “the first and only premium streaming bundle in Canada”.
Available to new and existing Telus Mobility customers, Stream+ bundles Netflix Premium plan, Apple TV+ and discovery+ on a single bill for $25 per month. This represents about $7 in savings per month, as the total price for these three services without a bundle would be approximately $32 per month, according to information on Telus’ website here.
“Over the last two years, Canadians coast-to-coast have been streaming more than ever and are increasingly looking to simplify their streaming subscriptions while enjoying premium…
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VANCOUVER – Telus Communications announced today it is celebrating Earth Day this year by launching a Buy One, Plant One campaign and inviting Canadians to help it reach its goal of planting its one millionth tree this year.
From now until May 1, Telus will be “planting a tree in partnership with Tree Canada on behalf of every Telus, Koodo, and Public Mobile customer that buys a Certified Pre-Owned cell phone online,” a press release explains.
“As consumers become increasingly conscious of their impact on the environment, a Certified Pre-Owned device is a budget and planet friendly option that helps extend…
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