VANCOUVER — Telus issued a press release today, known by many as Giving Tuesday, to its team members worldwide for their dedication to helping push the company’s global leadership in social capitalism during a year of uncertainty and unique challenges.
In addition, Telus announced it has recently been recognized by the Wall Street Journal as the only telecommunications company named to its The 100 Most Sustainably Managed Companies in the World list, with Telus ranking 29th overall and 15th in social capital. Telus attributed its achievement to the Telus team’s “unwavering resilience and commitment to making a meaningful impact…
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VANCOUVER — With a commitment to invest up to $100 million, Telus today announced the launch of its new Telus Pollinator Fund for Good, what it calls a “social impact fund” which will invest in new sustainable businesses that drive enhanced societal outcomes in healthcare, agriculture, environment, and social and economic inclusion.
“The Pollinator Fund for Good represents the progression of Telus’ social capitalism thesis, as we invest in entrepreneurs and responsible businesses that share our belief that to do well as a company, we must do ‘good’ in the communities where we live, work and serve,” said Darren Entwistle,…
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GATINEAU — Telus has applied to the CRTC to have its broadcasting distribution undertaking in Rimouski, Que., currently operating under exemption, to be added to its regional licence for operating terrestrial BDU services in Quebec.
Telus’s Rimouski undertaking has completed two consecutive years of serving more than 21,000 subscribers and is therefore required to be re-licensed, says the company’s Part 1 application dated November 11 and posted to the Commission’s website today.
“Telus wishes to amend the current licence for its Regional Licence for various locations in Quebec to once again include the serving area of Rimouski, Quebec. Telus requests…
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TORONTO — Telus today announced it has been awarded the HPE-IAPP Privacy Innovation Award by the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) in recognition of its Data for Good program.
Launched in April 2020 in response to the Covid-19 pandemic, Data for Good leverages an advanced approach to de-identified data analytics which allows public health authorities and qualified academic researchers to use data from Telus Insights to measure progress and assess additional opportunities to help stop the spread of the coronavirus and “flatten the curve” without compromising the personal privacy of Canadians, explains a Telus press release.
“The fact that…
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By Denis Carmel
VANCOUVER – Talk to anyone in the telecom industry and they know one of the most pressing challenges facing Canada is connecting our Indigenous communities to proper, and affordable, broadband.
In his Thursday keynote to the online Canadian Telecom Summit, Tony Geheran (above), executive vice-president, and chief customer officer, at Telus outlined the company’s commitment to connecting those communities to fibre.
Geheran went through the company’s various PureFibre, Health, Agriculture and Telus for Good spending, in the billions over the years, connecting millions of Canadians in various ways for various services.
However, what stood out in his speech was the…
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GATINEAU – When in August 2020, the CRTC found both Iristel and Telus had violated the Telecom Act, Iristel for traffic stimulation and Telus by taking matters in its own hand in blocking traffic to Iristel, it initiated a proceeding to determine whether Administrative Penalties (AMPs) were warranted.
After Iristel went to the CRTC seeking a Review and Vary (R&V) and a stay of the decision right away, on November 6, Telus also sought a R&V of the same decision to argue that they di not unjustly discriminated. It was posted to the Commission website on Thursday.
“The Commission,…
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VANCOUVER — Telus today released its 2020 Indigenous Connectivity Report, which outlines the benefits of partnerships between the company and Indigenous communities throughout British Columbia.
The report also provides an update on the investment Telus has made to bring connectivity to Indigenous communities and the current reach of its network. In partnership with Indigenous governments, the telecom has made high-speed Internet available to approximately 18,500 homes, businesses and community hubs.
To date, more than $25 million has been invested to connect Indigenous communities in B.C. to Telus’ PureFibre network, including enhanced wireline and wireless connectivity, says the company.
Among the report’s highlighted…
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VANCOUVER – Telus announced the launch of Telus Agriculture today, a new business unit with which the company hopes to “digitally transform the global food system.”
The company has purchased a number of companies whose assets will give Telus a full suite of technology solutions which can “increase efficiency, production, and yields, delivering better food outcomes for businesses and the end consumer,” reads its press release.
Telus’s agriculture acquisitions (and what they do) include:
AFS Technologies – Florida, USA – Comprised of AFS, Exceedra and Ignition. Supply chain management, and sales and distribution
AGIntegrated – Pennsylvania, USA – Seamless API integration
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VANCOUVER — Telus says it will be making an important announcement related to the agriculture industry on Thursday, which appears to be the official launch of “Telus Agriculture” based on the media invitation details.
Ag tech is something the company has consistently identified as a major growth opportunity.
The live virtual event scheduled for 9 a.m. PT (12 p.m. ET) will be hosted by Telus group president Francois Gratton, and will feature Telus CEO Darren Entwistle and new Telus executives.
We’ll be bringing you the details once they’re announced on Thursday.
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TORONTO — Calling it a first for Canada, Telus Health today announced it’s piloting an electronic drug prior authorization (ePA) solution in partnership with insurance and benefits provider Canada Life and patient support service provider Innomar Strategies.
Prior authorization is applied to certain prescription medications to determine if a benefits plan member is approved to receive coverage for that specific drug, explains a Telus press release. Available in other countries, digital ePA solutions help to decrease time spent fulfilling prior authorization submissions.
“With the new Telus Health ePA solution, physicians and patient support program staff can easily initiate the prior authorization…
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