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Telus drops 911, system access fees

VANCOUVER – In a move that most likely will spark a price war between incumbents, Telus has announced that its new rate plans will drop the system access and carrier 911 fees.Its new ‘Clear Choice’ plans will apply across both new business and consumer wireless rate plans when Telus debuts its new network on November 5.“Clear and simple is at the heart of Telus' brand promise, the future is friendly," said president and CEO Darren Entwistle, in the announcement. "Nobody likes surprises. We are listening to Canadians, who have told us wireless pricing can be confusing. With Telus' Clear Choice plans, the price you...