Telus investing big money in Alberta over the next five years

EDMONTON – At an event Tuesday, Telus announced it will invest $16 billion in its wired and wireless networks in Alberta through the next five years as it pushes its PureFibre and builds 5G.“As one of the province’s leading employers, our investment includes hiring 5,000 Albertans over the next five years. Furthermore, across our vast partner ecosystem, Telus’ investment in network infrastructure will support the creation of 20,000 family-supporting jobs across the province over the next five years,” says the company press release.“Telus is proud to be making this generational investment in Alberta, providing the technology to bridge geographic and...