TROIS-RIVIÈRES, Que. — Telus announced today a $9 million private investment in the Mékinac and Les Chenaux regional county municipalities (RCMs) in Quebec to expand its PureFibre and 5G networks in the upcoming year.
As part of the investment, Telus is rolling out its PureFibre network to 1,700 families and businesses in the communities of Batiscan, Hérouxville, Saint-Adelphe and Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan, according to a press release.
“Ninety-nine per cent of families and businesses in our Quebec territory are connected to our PureFibre network and we continue to invest with the objective of connecting all households to high speed Internet by September 2022,” said Nathalie Dionne, Telus’ interim vice-president of home solutions and customer excellence in Quebec, in the release.
Telus says it is extending its 5G network coverage with the construction of a new wireless site in Saint-Adelphe.
Telus’ investment also includes ongoing support for local organizations and vulnerable families in the Mauricie region, the release says.
“2022 will be the year when Saint-Adelphe moves into the digital age with the long-awaited arrival of high-speed and wireless connectivity,” said Paul Labranche, mayor of Saint-Adelphe, in the release. “High speed internet is the cornerstone of regional economic development…These major investments from Telus will contribute greatly to improving quality of life and safety for Saint-Adelphe residents.”
“We are very pleased to learn that better digital services will soon be available for residents of Batiscan and Sainte-Geneviève-de-Batiscan,” said Guy Veillette, prefect of the Les Chenaux RCM. “The pandemic highlighted our residents’ need for high-quality digital infrastructure.”
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