HAVRE-SAINT-PIERRE, Que. – Telus announced today it is investing $8 million in the North Shore region in 2021 to deploy 5G technology to more than 10 communities and to expand its fibre network to families and businesses in Havre-Saint-Pierre.
With $3 million in additional support from the governments of Quebec and Canada, Telus will continue to deploy its PureFibre and high speed wireless network by September 2022 to 600 homes and businesses in the communities of Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan, Mingan (Ekuanitshit ) and Port-Menier.
“Our 75 team members in the North Shore region are committed to actively continuing the deployment of our networks…
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QUEBEC CITY — Today, Telus announced it is investing $38 million this year to deploy its PureFibre and 5G networks in Quebec’s Capitale-Nationale region.
Combined with an additional contribution of more than $1 million from the governments of Quebec and Canada, Telus’s investment will provide direct access to its PureFibre network for more than 2,000 households and businesses in the Portneuf regional county municipality (RCM) and Saint-Augustin-de-Desmaures by September 2022, says Telus’s press release.
According to a press release issued today by ISED Canada, the governments’ combined contribution of $1.09 million, provided through the Canada-Quebec Operation High Speed program,…
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VANCOUVER — Telus today announced the launch of its new Telus Esports Series powered by Northern Arena, offering more than $50,000 worth of gaming and wellness prizes to Canadian gamers age 15 and up.
The six-week, multi-tiered esports series will feature the game Rocket League, a free-to-play, family friendly sports-based video game. Players of all skill levels can take part by joining one of two divisions for casual or competitive players.
Telus is working with Northern Arena, a Mississauga, Ont.-based premier esports and video game content producer, to bring this gaming league tournament to Canadians – and remind gamers PureFibre is…
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RIMOUSKI — Telus Communications announced today it is investing $16 million in the Lower St. Lawrence region of Quebec this year to deploy its PureFibre and 5G networks.
In addition, thanks to a $1-million contribution from the governments of Quebec and Canada, Telus has completed the deployment of its high-speed services in the Mitis regional county municipality (RCM), and 1,800 additional families and businesses have direct access to Telus’s PureFibre network, the company says in its press release.
With its own investments, Telus will deploy its 5G mobile service in six additional Lower St. Lawrence communities in 2021, including in…
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Company challenges CRTC on decision not to indulge passive infrastructure debate; seamless roaming
By Ahmad Hathout
OTTAWA – When the CRTC asked for comments for its review of the wireless industry—with eyes trained on whether it would force negotiations on access to big wireless networks—a parallel issue emerged in the submissions: How will the regulator deal with the emerging friction between cellcos and local officials when it comes to equipment attachments on municipal infrastructure?
Apparently, not at all. Mid last month, in its decision to force the big three carriers to lease wireless network capacity to regional carriers, the Regulator said…
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MONTREAL — Telus and Ericsson Canada announced today they have conducted the first multivendor network slicing proof of concept in a lab environment based on 3GPP Release 16 and the IETF Layer 3 NW Yang Model (L3NM) standard.
“With the completion of this network slicing proof of concept, Telus and Ericsson have successfully tested the maturity of standards and readiness of commercial products to meet the needs of enterprises and industry verticals,” reads Ericsson’s press release.
Expected to help accelerate commercial 5G applications, end-to-end network slicing enables each slice to provide a dedicated network for specific applications “that can create…
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VANCOUVER – Telus reported first quarter net customer additions of 145,000 for the period ending March 31, 2021, up 39,000 over the first three months of 2020.
The company’s release added them up this way, saying the number includes “31,000 mobile phones, 63,000 connected devices, in addition to 33,000 internet, 11,000 TV and 17,000 security customer connections.” It was offset by residential voice line losses of 10,000.
The company’s rapidly growing health division saw revenue rise 10%, “driven by accelerated demand for virtual care, which has seen Canadian members nearly triple over the past 12 months to 2 million,” reads the…
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TORONTO — To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Life Labs announced today it has partnered with Telus Health to provide MyCareCompass customers in Ontario with improved access to allied health services such as virtual counselling through the Babylon by Telus Health virtual care service.
According to a recent study by the Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA), 40% of Canadians say their mental health has worsened since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, says LifeLabs’ press release. Additionally, Canadians are continuing to rely on virtual care during the pandemic to support their healthcare needs, says the release.
In addition to letting customers…
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QUEBEC CITY — A $38-million joint investment made as part of the Canada-Quebec Operation High Speed program will see Sogetel and Telus deliver high-speed Internet access to 2,850 households in the Granit regional county municipality (RCM) by September 2022, according to a press release today issued by Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada.
For the deployment of high-speed Internet services in the Granit RCM, Telus will receive $5.2 million in funding to connect 450 households in five municipalities, including Audet, Frontenac, Lac-Drolet, Lac-Mégantic and Sainte-Cécile-de-Whitton. With Telus’s financial contribution, the total value of the project is $12.2 million.
Sogetel will receive…
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VANCOUVER – Beginning May 1, Telus is inviting all Canadians to participate in its Days of Giving, with the goal to mobilize almost 50,000 volunteers around the world to do good in their local communities, says the company.
“As part of the $85 million it will once again give charities this year, Telus is donating more than $100,000 to various charities during #FriendlyFuture Days and helping inspire Canadians to give back safely and virtually,” reads today’s press release. That $85 million is 5% of its pre-tax profits.
“Whether it’s cleaning up a neighbourhood park, providing career advice to youth, dropping off…
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