Telus announced Tuesday the launch of its PureFibre 5 Gigabit Internet plan in Alberta and British Columbia, offering the fastest symmetrical download and upload speeds for home internet in Western Canada, it says.
A 100-per-cent pure fibre-to-the-home service, PureFibre 5 Gigabit Internet includes next-generation Wi-Fi 6E hardware, allowing customers “to seamlessly enjoy gaming, web surfing, video calling, working and learning from home, and streaming in 4K,” a Telus press release says.
PureFibre 5 Gigabit Internet starts from $145 per month on a two-year plan.
“With the launch of our PureFibre 5 Gigabit Internet plan, TELUS is setting a new standard for home connectivity, providing our customers with unparalleled internet experiences and value,” Zainul Mawji, executive vice president and president of Telus consumer solutions, said in the press release. “We know the future of connectivity will require significantly higher bandwidths to support emerging technologies, which is why we’re excited to advance our network capabilities to achieve speeds up to 25 Gigabits, ensuring we can meet the evolving needs of consumers and industries for years to come.”
Telus is currently testing 25 Gigabit PON access technology with Nokia. This new speed tier will allow Telus to meet future high-bandwidth demands for connected homes and applications such as augmented reality, virtual reality, extended reality, the Metaverse, cloud computing and storage, head-mounted displays, Internet of Things devices, and immersive collaboration, Telus says.
“By leveraging existing fibre optic infrastructure, TELUS can deliver this advanced technology without needing to build a new network, and is set to increase speeds beyond 5 Gigabit, delivering up to 25 Gigabits to customers in the next few years,” the telecom’s press release says.
