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Telus loses initial court bid to kill Mobilicity ads, but it ain’t over

TORONTO - Mobilicity says its legal battle with Telus to keep its TV ads running was no-contest. In a press release, it declared a “colossal victory for Canadian wireless consumers” after the British Columbia Supreme Court dismissed an interlocutory injunction application by Telus to pull certain Mobilicity TV ads off the air. But Telus contends today’s Court decision only dealt with the interim ruling to have the ads pulled and that it will not impact their pursuit of a full hearing. "Today is a big day for wireless consumers and continued competition in Canada," said Mobilicity president and chief operating officer Stewart...