VANCOUVER — Telus Communications announced today it is using its Smart Hub technology and 5G network to bring fixed wireless Internet speeds up to 100 Mbps to nearly 60 rural communities across B.C. and Alberta by the end of the year.
“Residents in these communities will be the first in the country to access home Internet speeds up to 100 Mbps through Telus’ 5G network, which is up to four times faster than speeds currently available through a 4G network,” reads a Telus press release.
“Telus Smart Hub uses a fixed wireless connection that is powered by our 5G network to deliver faster home Internet speeds, making this an innovative alternative for customers living in remote communities or areas that are more challenging to serve with a traditional broadband connection,” the release explains.
The communities of Leduc, Alberta, and Terrace, B.C., are the first to have access to these ultrafast fixed wireless Internet speeds from Telus, which plans to expand to further communities across both provinces in the months ahead, the release says.
“No matter where you live, you should have access to fast, reliable and secure wireless and Internet services. This marks the first time a Canadian company is using the speed and reliability of their 5G network to provide rural households with Internet speeds of up to 100 Mbps,” said Zainul Mawji, executive vice-president and president of home solutions and customer excellence at Telus, in the press release.
“It’s an innovation that bridges digital divides and ensures people in remote communities have the same online access as those living in urban areas. These continued investments in our world-leading networks are connecting more Canadians in rural areas to essential online services, such as healthcare, education, online and connected smart home security, and improving social and economic outcomes.”
According to the company’s press release, Telus’ 5G network now reaches 70% of the Canadian population, with customers in 744 urban and rural communities currently connected. The expansion of its 5G network is part of Telus’ $54 billion investment in infrastructure and operations across Canada through 2024.
In addition, since 2013, Telus has invested more than $5 billion to connect 137 communities and 56 First Nations across B.C., Alberta and parts of Quebec to its gigabit PureFibre network, the release says.
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