VANCOUVER — Telus Communications announced today investments in British Columbia and Alberta totalling more than $34 billion and generating approximately 14,000 new jobs across the two provinces from 2022 to 2026.
Telus says in a press release it is investing $17.5 billion in network infrastructure, operations and spectrum across B.C. over the next four years, which will generate jobs for 5,500 British Columbians at Telus and through its partner ecosystem now through 2026.
In a second press release, Telus says it will invest $17 billion in Alberta over the next four years, generating 8,500 new jobs for Albertans over…
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LAS VEGAS — Taoglas Waste Technologies, a leading provider of smart waste management enterprise resource planning (ERP) solutions, today announced a strategic collaboration with Telus Communications to deliver smarter waste management solutions and services to enable cities to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of their operations.
San Diego-based Taoglas made the announcement at WasteExpo, being held this week in Las Vegas.
“The collaboration will combine Telus Smart City solutions with the Taoglas Waste Insights software platform, allowing for cities to vastly enhance the operation of waste management systems,” reads a press release.
Citing research from the World Bank Group, Taoglas’…
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VANCOUVER and MUSQUEAM, SQUAMISH and TSLEIL-WAUTUTH TERRITORIES — The Moose Hide Campaign today announced a $150,000 donation and three-year commitment from Telus Communications to promote its mission to end violence against women and girls.
The Moose Hide Campaign is an Indigenous-led grassroots movement of men and boys, “created in 2011 to raise awareness of the crisis of violence against Indigenous women and children, and since then it has become a nationally run ceremony that includes participation from Canadians coast-to-coast,” explains a press release.
“A cornerstone of the Moose Hide Campaign is the moose hide pin which, when worn, signifies a commitment…
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VANCOUVER – Telus Corporation today announced its first quarter 2022 results, reporting $4.3 billion in consolidated operating revenues and other income – an increase of 6.4% compared to the same period in 2021.
Adjusted EBITDA for the quarter increased 7% to $1.6 billion and net income increased 21% to $404 million.
Mobile network revenue for the quarter increased by 4.9% compared to the same quarter last year “due to growth in mobile phones and connected device subscriber base over the past 12 months, in addition to higher mobile phone ARPU,” the press release says.
Mobile equipment and other service revenues were reported…
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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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