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Telus accelerating broadband and 5G networks in Minganie and on the North Shore


HAVRE-SAINT-PIERRE, Que. – Telus announced today it is investing $8 million in the North Shore region in 2021 to deploy 5G technology to more than 10 communities and to expand its fibre network to families and businesses in Havre-Saint-Pierre.

With $3 million in additional support from the governments of Quebec and Canada, Telus will continue to deploy its PureFibre and high speed wireless network by September 2022 to 600 homes and businesses in the communities of Longue-Pointe-de-Mingan, Mingan (Ekuanitshit ) and Port-Menier.

“Our 75 team members in the North Shore region are committed to actively continuing the deployment of our networks across Quebec, and to driving the economic recovery of our regions,” said Marie-Christine D’Amours, vice-president consumer solutions and customer experience for Quebec, in the press release.

“To date, 93% of businesses and families in the area we serve have access to our PureFibre network, and we are pursuing our joint investment with the goal of connecting all premises to high speed Internet by September 2022.”

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