VANCOUVER – Telus flipped the switch on its LTE-M low-power wide-area (LPWA) network Thursday, with coverage available now across British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and Atlantic Canada, plus major centres in Manitoba.
Telus said that the purpose-built, 5G-ready LTE-M network delivers a strong wireless connection to IoT devices while requiring minimal power for each transmission, crucial for large-scale IoT deployments and devices located in remote areas.
Built on licensed cellular standards-based technology, which the company said offers a higher quality of service, greater reliability and carrier-grade security, the network is designed to be fully compatible with 5G technologies and will support low-power wide-area IoT applications such as smart cities, logistics and agriculture well into the 5G future.
“Telus is committed to empowering the IoT ecosystem in Canada, from providing connectivity with a world-class LTE-M network to supporting the companies and developers that will create the innovative IoT solutions of the future,” said VP of IoT Michael Cihra, in the news release. “Telus’ network provides the most comprehensive LTE-M coverage in Canada, allowing for endless possibilities for IoT applications. We can’t wait to see how our customers and developer partners leverage that power to improve Canadians’ lives with IoT technologies.”
Telus also announced tools for developers plus announced the Telus Technology Incubator to provide direct support to IoT startups. Applications for the incubator will be open November 1st and more details can be found here.
