EDMONTON and CALGARY – Telus will invest $650 million across Alberta this year to further expand and enhance its wireless and wireline networks, the company announced Monday.
The telco will continue to invest in its Optik TV and high-speed Internet services by laying thousands of kilometers of fibre optic lines to support growing demand in the province, install 80 new cell sites to further expand its 4G wireless network, and, will introduce the Dual Cell upgrade to its HSPA+ network, doubling the manufacturer-rated peak wireless Internet speeds to up to 42 megabits per second.
"Our planned $650 million investment this year in advanced communications technology continues Telus’ proud history of providing Albertans with access to telecommunications and entertainment services that are the envy of the world," said president and CEO Darren Entwistle, in the announcement. "This year, Telus will continue to bring the innovations of Optik TV and faster Internet speeds to even more Albertans. We will continue to bring Albertans faster wireless broadband services as we introduce HSPA+ Dual Cell technology, one of the most advanced wireless technologies in the world, to more communities. Telus is also committed to working with all levels of government in Alberta to advance the provision of life-changing healthcare and education services over our networks."
Entwistle also said that Telus will contribute $12 million to charitable organizations and community initiatives in the province.
