Judge zeroes in on the term “wholesale” for Quebecor subsidiary Fibernoire
By Ahmad Hathout
TORONTO – Arguments before the Federal Court on Tuesday about whether Videotron correctly qualified for 3.5 GHz spectrum for wireless services in western Canada pivoted on what kind of impact this decision could have on the market – and whether unfair advantages would be given based on a specific interpretation of the auction rules.
In July, Quebecor’s Videotron was awarded 294 licences for nearly $830 million in the set-aside portion of the 3.5 GHz auction that began in June. This includes licences in Manitoba, Alberta and British…
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BRITISH COLUMBIA — Residents and businesses in five more B.C. communities now have access to Telus Communications’ 5G network, the Vancouver-headquartered telecom company announced yesterday.
The B.C. towns that now have Telus 5G coverage are Campbell River, Comox, Courtenay, Cumberland and Saanich.
This expansion of its 5G network is part of the company’s larger $13-billion investment in infrastructure and operations in B.C. through 2024, according a press release.
Telus says by the end of the year more than 70% of the population across Canada will have access to its 5G network.
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Shaw fastest fixed broadband provider during the quarter
SEATTLE — In its latest quarterly report, released today, Seattle-based mobile and broadband network testing company Ookla says Telus Communications was the fastest mobile operator in Canada in the third quarter of 2021, while Shaw Communications was the fastest fixed broadband provider in the country during Q3.
Using its Speedtest Intelligence data for Q3, Ookla awarded Telus a speed score of 81.93 for its mobile network performance. The next fastest mobile operator was Bell with a speed score of 77.15, according to Ookla’s report. The remaining top mobile providers included in the…
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ALBERTA – Telus announced yesterday several communities across Alberta can now access its 5G network.
This includes Fort McMurray, Okotoks, Hinton, Bonnyville, High Prairie, Jasper, Vegreville, Vulcan and Wetaskiwin.
The expansion of Telus’s 5G network to these communities is part of the company’s $14.5 billion investment in Alberta through 2024, according to a press release.
Telus will expand its 5G network to 136 communities in Alberta by the end of the year, which will end up benefitting a total of 153 communities in the province.
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VANCOUVER – Telus announced today François Gratton (above) will take on the roles of non-executive chair of the board of directors of Telus Health and Telus Agriculture at the end of this year.
Gratton’s current position is as executive vice-president of Telus and group president of Telus Health and Telus Agriculture.
He has 20 years of experience in senior leadership roles at company, during which time he “has leveraged his tremendous passion for technology, coupled with his talent for bringing innovative solutions to both businesses and consumers, to drive growth within important areas of our company,” a press release says.
“I would…
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NIAGARA, Ont. — Telus and Regional Essential Access to Connected Health Niagara (REACH Niagara) announced today they have partnered to bring primary care to underserved people in the Niagara Region via a mobile health clinic (pictured above).
“The REACH Niagara Mobile Health Clinic, powered by Telus Health, is a specially-equipped clinic on wheels that provides trauma-informed, primary medical treatments, mental health services, addiction support and Covid-19 screening directly to those who need it most,” reads a Telus press release.
“At Telus, we believe that everyone should have access to healthcare when and where they need it, regardless of their socio-economic status,”…
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VANCOUVER — Telus announced today the launch of its new Mobility for Good for Indigenous Women at Risk program, which provides free smartphones and data plans to Indigenous women who are at risk or are surviving violence, says a press release.
The program was developed in partnership and consultation with the Alberta Native Friendship Centres Association (ANFCA), BC Association of Aboriginal Friendship Centres (BCAAFC), Prince George Native Friendship Centre (PGNFC) and Native Courtworker and Counselling Association of British Columbia (NCCABC).
Mobility for Good for Indigenous Women at Risk “gives women a critical lifeline to timely emergency services, reliable access to virtual…
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RICHMOND, B.C. — Telus announced last week it has expanded its 5G network to residents and businesses in Richmond, B.C.
According to a press release, this expansion is part of the company’s $13-billion investment in infrastructure and operations in B.C. through 2024.
Telus also announced last week it has expanded 5G coverage to six other B.C. communities.
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Will implement Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan later this year
VANCOUVER — Telus Communications announced today the launch of its Reconciliation Commitment, which formalizes the company’s commitment to Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, including First Nations, Métis and Inuit communities.
“This commitment will act as the foundation upon which we develop and implement our inaugural Indigenous Reconciliation Action Plan later this year, and will inform and direct our corporate initiatives related to Reconciliation moving forward,” reads a Telus press release.
“At Telus, we have a longstanding dedication to working collaboratively with Indigenous Peoples to provide the connectivity, tools and resources that enable unique community,…
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TORONTO — Vice Media Group announced today three docuseries financed by the Telus Fund as part of the “Take Care” initiative are now ready to stream on Vice’s online Take Care hub.
Vice and Telus first announced the docuseries were going into production earlier this summer. In keeping with the aim of the Take Care initiative, the three projects focused on the mental health and wellness of young Canadians.
“The chosen producers created insightful docuseries about finding happiness in a hobby no matter your skill level, the mental health concerns of young Asian-Canadians, and how water can be a…
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