Internet, cable/TV subscriptions are lesser priorities
TORONTO — More than 80% of newcomers sign up for a wireless account within a month of arriving in Canada, according to consumer research firm Solutions Research Group’s (SRG) Newcomers to Canada 2022 study, released today.
Getting a wireless account is as much of a priority for newcomers as opening a bank account and finding a place to live, according to the study, which was based on interviews conducted in late spring/early summer 2022 with 970 newcomers and 531 Canadian “general population” respondents.
In comparison, 65% of newcomers to Canada signed up with an Internet provider…
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TORONTO — Organizers of the 2022 Canadian Telecom Summit (CTS) announced today details of the panel discussion “5G Edge and Cloud Innovation for Government, Enterprise, and SMB” that will take place during this year’s conference.
Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 22 from 1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. ET, the panel will be moderated by Vanessa Little, global chief technology officer of Interdynamix.
Panellists include Marshall Berkin, vice-president of industry solutions at Telus, Yasir Hussain, chief technology officer of Ericsson Canada, Manish Mangal, global business head of network services and 5G at Tech Mahindra, and Roger Perryman, senior business industry advisor, communications and media, to…
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LEDUC, Alta. — Telus Communications announced today the completion of its $45-million PureFibre build in Leduc, Alta., connecting more than 13,000 homes and 2,000 businesses directly to the Telus PureFibre network’s gigabit Internet speeds and expanding cellular coverage throughout the region.
“In partnership with the City of Leduc, TELUS also connected 17 municipal sites, including the RCMP station and local fire hall, dramatically enhancing the speed and reliability of the network for emergency responders in the city. The entire project was designed and built in just 20 months, making it one of TELUS’ fastest builds to date,” a press release…
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VANCOUVER — Telus Friendly Future Foundation today announced the launch of its second annual Friendly Future Online Auction, with a goal of raising $200,000 for charities that help Canadian youth.
The online auction features almost 200 items donated from Telus partners across the country, including weekend getaways, tech devices, tickets to sporting events and concerts, artwork and collectables, restaurant packages and signed sports memorabilia.
“We’re truly excited to bring back the Friendly Future Online Auction for a second year. Beginning today, until November 8, Canadians can bid on some incredible items with proceeds directly helping support youth across the…
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MONTREAL — To celebrate the fifth anniversary of the MTelus live performance venue, Telus will present a free concert on Thursday, Nov. 3, featuring Quebec artists Ariane Moffatt, Valaire, FouKi, Naomi, Les Louanges, Mike Clay and Marilyne Léonard, the company announced today.
Telus will donate $5 for each person attending the concert to LOVE (Québec), “a Montreal-based organization that helps over 800 youth each year to develop their full potential through a variety of workshops, such as the media arts workshop that channels and transforms difficult emotions into creative projects,” explains a press release.
“True to our philosophy to…
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Cogeco said terms are “positive step”
By Ahmad Hathout
OTTAWA – The CRTC has defined the boundaries for regional mobile virtual network operators to lease wireless space from the networks of the large incumbent operators, stipulating carriers wanting to operate such an MVNO must actively be offering services to retail customers, not just have spectrum and facilities.
The regulator earlier today released its long-awaited terms and conditions for an MVNO regime, which emerged out of its April 2021 decision to allow established regional virtual operators with spectrum and existing facilities to lease network space from Rogers, Bell, Telus, and SaskTel.
The terms and…
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WINDSOR, Ont. — Telus announced today it has been selected by the Automotive Parts Manufacturers’ Association of Canada (APMA) as the exclusive provider of 5G connectivity for the all-Canadian zero-emission concept vehicle Project Arrow.
Described in a Telus email announcement as “Canada’s first fully electric, zero emission vehicle designed, engineered and built in Canada, by Canadians, with Canadian suppliers,” the Project Arrow prototype (right) was unveiled during APMA’s annual conference held today in Windsor, Ont.
“The concept vehicle will be taken on tour across North America beginning in 2023 to showcase the…
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VANCOUVER — Telus Business announced today the launch of ShopWithOwners.ca, a new online platform designed to support entrepreneurs and to help connect Canadians to local businesses.
Some of the small businesses featured on the site include past recipients of funding and advertising support from Telus’ #StandWithOwners program.
“This platform will help support business owners across the country with gaining exposure to customers looking for local finds and gifts during the holiday season,” a press release reads.
“Canadians will be able to search by location, keywords and categories to discover exceptional small businesses they can easily support within their community. Visitors…
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OTTAWA – Telus may have to wait until the beginning of December for a decision from the CRTC on its application to amend its general tariff so it can start charging customers a 1.5% credit card processing fee, according to a letter the Commission sent the company last week.
The letter notes the CRTC’s staff are still working on the application and as such, a decision will not be possible within the timeframe initially given (45 business days). The Commission is now saying it will issue a decision within 120 calendar days of Aug. 8, the date of…
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SEATTLE — Telus was the fastest mobile operator among Canada’s national providers in Q3 2022, and Rogers was the fastest fixed broadband service provider in the country during the same quarter, according to the latest report from Seattle-based broadband and mobile network testing company Ookla.
The report, released today, says Telus achieved a median mobile download speed of 76.03 Mbps (please see the chart above) during Q3 2022. The median download speeds for Canada’s other two national mobile providers, Bell and Rogers, were 73.3 Mbps and 59.86 Mbps respectively, according to the report.
Rogers achieved the fastest median upload speed for…
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