Telus launches 5G-ready LTE-M network

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...