VANCOUVER — Telus experienced a solid quarter in Q2 2018 with its revenues reaching $3.5 billion, a 5.3% increase compared to the same quarter last year, primarily due to strong growth in its wireless network and wireline data services, the company announced Friday morning.
The company’s EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization) increased by 3.6% to $1.3 billion due to higher wireless network revenues and wireline services revenue growth, partially offset by incremental employee benefits expense and other expenses due to recent business acquisitions, Telus said in a news release announcing its Q2 2018 financial results. The…
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VANCOUVER — Telus is officially getting into the smart home and business security market with the launch of its Telus SmartHome Security and Telus Secure Business solutions.
The announcement comes after the company’s recent acquisition of AlarmForce customers in Western Canada. Earlier this year, Telus purchased approximately 39,000 AlarmForce customer accounts in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan from Bell Canada.
Telus SmartHome Security and Telus Secure Business are replacing the AlarmForce brand in the western provinces and are available now in B.C., Alberta and Saskatchewan, Telus said in a news release. Both solutions are fully managed through a smartphone app,…
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TORONTO – Telus’ strategic investment arm, Telus Ventures, has added Canadian startup League, a digital employee health benefits platform, to its portfolio alongside other companies innovating in virtual care, mental health, personal health records, wellness, and patient engagement.
League Inc.’s suite of apps are designed to reduce the total operating costs for companies delivering benefits programs, while simplifying the process for administrators and increasing engagement with employees to improve health outcomes. The apps include a digital wallet that employers can customize for their specific needs; chat-based, always-on health navigation; behaviour-based health rewards; and a marketplace where members can access…
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VICTORIA – Telus is behind a new “clinic on wheels” delivering primary healthcare to the city’s most vulnerable citizens.
In association with Doctors of the World, the Mobile Health Clinic acts as a vital link between the community and the health authority, enabling the reconnection of homeless citizens to the public health and social services network.
Unveiled late Wednesday, the Mobile Health Clinic is equipped with Telus Health’s electronic medical record (EMR) technology and Telus LTE Wi-Fi network technology to assist the onboard care team in delivering immediate, quality care. Skilled practitioners may collect and store data, examine results over time, and…
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RICHMOND, B.C. – Telus will invest $110 million to connect more than 90% of homes and businesses in Richmond and Steveston directly to its fibre optic network.
The gigabit-enabled Telus PureFibre network will enable connected residents to immediately take advantage of dramatically faster Internet speeds of up to 150 Mbps, while businesses, schools, healthcare providers, and other institutions can access even more speed and capacity, reads the news release. The network offers symmetrical service, meaning that customers can upload just as fast as they download.
Construction work is currently underway, and Telus said that it anticipates connecting the majority of homes and businesses by…
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TORONTO and VANCOUVER – Telus is taking a hard stance to combat cyberbulling.
In addition to a new campaign to raise awareness of cyberbullying in Canada, Telus is calling on Canadians to take the Telus Wise Digital Pledge, an online movement to help create a safer, friendlier digital world. For every pledge made, the company is contributing $1 to support #EndBullying programs for youth in Canada, with the goal of achieving one-million pledges.
The campaign includes a 30-second commercial, supported by eight social extension videos that explore the lives of those impacted by cyberbullying; as well as digital display, social,…
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FORT WORTH, TX and VANCOUVER – Equestrian lifestyle channel Ride TV is now available to all Telus Optik TV customers in Quebec, Alberta and British Columbia.
Available now on channel 970, Ride TV produces over 90% of its content and offers programming including documentaries, reality shows, and event coverage for the equestrian and rural lifestyle markets.
"Telus has been a champion of Ride TV since the beginning, and sponsored our network for our Canadian license," said Ride TV EVP Mike Clark, in the news release. "This is an excellent opportunity for us to showcase the equestrian lifestyle to a whole new…
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TORONTO – It was a stark slide which showed a big red “X” beside Canada.
Ibrahim Gedeon (pictured), the outspoken chief technology officer of Telus, noted during his keynote presentation at the Canadian Telecom Summit in Toronto Monday morning that Canada is behind other countries when it comes to the spectrum upon which much of the world will soon be deploying 5G.
In a speech where he reminded the crowd the first inkling of what 5G might be was dreamed up at a gathering of wireless CTOs in Vancouver in 2013, Canada is now behind many other countries in making spectrum…
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TORONTO – Telus is expanding its Mobility for Good program to Ontario, offering youth transitioning from foster care a free smartphone and fully subsidized plan for two years.
Thanks to a new collaboration between Telus and Children’s Aid Foundation of Canada (CAFC), the program will help up to 7,200 Ontario youth to stay connected with friends, potential employers and peers, helping to prevent social isolation during a vulnerable stage of their lives as they transition to independent living.
Qualifying young people will receive a smartphone and mobile plan including unlimited nationwide talk and text and up to 3GB of monthly data…
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TORONTO – MAVTV Motorsports Network is now available to all Telus Optik TV customers on channel 962.
MAVTV offers exclusive motorsports such as the Chili Bowl, The AMA Pro Motocross series, the Lucas Oil Challenge Cup and NHRA Drag Racing, as well as automotive reality and custom build shows.
“This is a great moment for MAVTV Canada to get our channel on Optik TV, our live races and exclusive programming keeps heating up each month with June being no exception with six live races revved and ready” said Mike Garrow, president of MAVTV Canada, in the news release.
MAVTV Canada is operated by…
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