Experience still varies by carrier
LONDON, U.K. – U.K.-based mobile analytics company Opensignal released a new report today, which shows “users at NHL venues in both Canada and the U.S. had a significantly better experience when connected to 5G compared to the overall experience of all users at those arenas.”
The report, authored by Francesco Rizzato, provides analysis of data collected from Opensignal users at and around the 32 NHL arenas (seven in Canada, 25 in the U.S.) from Oct. 1, 2021, to March 29, 2022.
Among the findings highlighted in the report is that experience varied depending on the carrier.
At the…
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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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OTTAWA – The federal government today announced over $5 million in funding to bring high-speed Internet to over 3,300 households in British Columbia.
This announcement is part of the $830-million partnership between the federal and B.C. governments announced in March to support projects improving access to high-speed Internet in rural, remote and Indigenous communities across the province.
ispeed Communications has been selected to connect Coldstream, Deep Creek, Grindrod, Hullcar, Okanagan and Spallumcheen (Splatsin).
Swift Internet was selected to connect Arrow Creek, Canyon, Kingsgate, Kitchener, Kuskonook, Lister, Moyie, Sanca, Twin Bays, West Creston, Wynndel and Yahk.
And Telus was selected to connect Barlow…
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TORONTO – A proposal for the sale of Freedom Mobile has been presented to the federal government in an effort to ensure Rogers Communications’ acquisition of Shaw Communications is approved.
The Globe and Mail is reporting two unnamed sources confirmed the proposal presented was put forward by rural Internet provider Xplornet Communications.
Multiple proposals for Freedom’s sale have been put to Rogers since Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry François-Philippe Champagne released a statement at the beginning of last month saying he would not permit Rogers to acquire all of Shaw’s wireless assets.
Rogers needs approval from ISED, the…
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EDMONTON — Telus Communications today announced the ScaleGood Fund, a new $10-million social impact investment venture capital fund based out of Edmonton.
The fund was created to invest in graduating companies of the Telus Community Safety and Wellness Accelerator (CSW) program, which is focused on supporting tech companies and social enterprises “using artificial intelligence and machine learning to develop apps or digital platforms that specifically provide a social, community or wellness benefit,” reads a Telus press release.
Telus is the lead investor in the ScaleGood Fund, which will have a first close around $5 million in April and a final…
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TORONTO — Telus today launched Stream+, which it calls “the first and only premium streaming bundle in Canada”.
Available to new and existing Telus Mobility customers, Stream+ bundles Netflix Premium plan, Apple TV+ and discovery+ on a single bill for $25 per month. This represents about $7 in savings per month, as the total price for these three services without a bundle would be approximately $32 per month, according to information on Telus’ website here.
“Over the last two years, Canadians coast-to-coast have been streaming more than ever and are increasingly looking to simplify their streaming subscriptions while enjoying premium…
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VANCOUVER – Telus Communications announced today it is celebrating Earth Day this year by launching a Buy One, Plant One campaign and inviting Canadians to help it reach its goal of planting its one millionth tree this year.
From now until May 1, Telus will be “planting a tree in partnership with Tree Canada on behalf of every Telus, Koodo, and Public Mobile customer that buys a Certified Pre-Owned cell phone online,” a press release explains.
“As consumers become increasingly conscious of their impact on the environment, a Certified Pre-Owned device is a budget and planet friendly option that helps extend…
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SEATTLE – Telus Communications was the fastest mobile operator of Canada’s top providers in the first quarter of 2022, according to mobile and broadband testing company Ookla.
Ookla’s more recent quarterly report, released today, shows Telus had a median download speed of 94.48 Mbps, which was faster than Bell (86.06 Mbps), Rogers (71.7 Mbps), Fido (66.85 Mbps), Videotron (58.82 Mbps) and Freedom Mobile (45 Mbps). (Please see chart above.)
Freedom meanwhile scored the lowest latency score for Q1 2022. Ookla reported Freedom’s median latency was 18 ms, Rogers and Fido’s median latencies were both 23 ms, Telus and Bell were both…
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Update, April 19: Telus informed us the tournament is being delayed and that more information will be released over the coming weeks, including new dates. We removed a link in this story to the original announcement, which contains information that is no longer accurate.
VANCOUVER – Telus announced yesterday the second annual Telus Esports Series and schedule for the gaming tournament with $80,000 worth of gaming prizes to be won.
The competition will begin May 21 with Rocket League, a game of soccer played using cars, and then feature on June 25 Apex Legends, a last-person-standing shooter. Registration has opened as…
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Updated with comment from petitioner, dotmobile.
OTTAWA — The federal cabinet has denied a petition today to overturn a decision by the CRTC that only allowed a limited group of wireless service providers to force negotiations to use national telecom facilities, saying it believes the decision will provide consumers with greater choice and bring down prices.
Mobile virtual network operator Data on Tap (dotmobile) filed the petition in May 2021 to reverse the part of the CRTC’s decision that excludes full MVNOs like itself from participating in those mandatory negotiations. The decision by the regulator…
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