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Telus purchased City Wide Communications through subsidiary

Telus quietly purchased the residential internet customers of wholesaler City Wide Communications through its subsidiary Altima last summer, the Vancouver-based telecom confirmed. “As a new entrant in the region, Altima is offering customers the added benefits of greater access to a wide range of products, including mobility, home automation, security, health, and entertainment,” a Telus spokesperson told Cartt. “It is business as usual at City Wide, which continues to operate as a company serving their business customers.” City Wide, which also offers television and landline services, is based in Nova Scotia. Telus, which purchased Altima in 2022 and more recently...