VANCOUVER – Seeking to keep up with its rival Shaw, Telus is making free public Wi-Fi available at more than 8,000 hotspots across B.C. and Alberta.
Available to both Telus and non-Telus customers, the Wi-Fi network integrates with Telus' 4G wireless network, with Telus smartphones automatically establishing a secure connection to the #TELUSdirect network when they are in range. Non-Telus customers can connect to #TELUS through a splash page for the same service.
Telus said that it has been actively expanding its public Wi-Fi network since early 2014 to strategically select locations with high foot traffic and/or dwell times. Telus Wi-Fi is also available at many major sporting and entertainment venues, including BC Place and Telus World of Science in Vancouver; the Saddledome and Telus Spark in Calgary; Telus World of Science in Edmonton; the Richmond Olympic Oval; and throughout the Whistler village and ski resort. In addition, Telus is currently installing Wi-Fi in Edmonton's Commonwealth Stadium and the Victoria International Airport.
Telus Wi-Fi is offered as a value-added service for the company’s business Internet customers with no access restrictions for users, allowing businesses to offer complimentary Wi-Fi to their customers. The system operates on a dedicated Internet connection so it won't impact a participating business' Internet speeds or network security, and is installed, managed and supported 24/7 by Telus free of charge.
To make it easy to find a location that offers Telus Wi-Fi, the new Telus Wi-Fi app is available now as a free download through iTunes, the Google Play store and online here.
"Demand for wireless data outside the home is exploding and our customers are looking for more ways to connect to the Internet anytime, anywhere," said Eros Spadotto, Telus' EVP of technology strategy, in Monday's news release. "Our public Wi-Fi network is built to complement our world-class 4G network by providing our customers with new ways to connect and enjoy the best possible network experience, while also enabling our business clients to offer added value to their own customers."
