Telus and Calgary-based dark fibre solutions provider F3 Networks announced last week Telus PureFibre services will soon be available to 90 per cent of homes in Red Deer, Alberta, thanks to a $168-million investment by F3 Networks.
“In the coming weeks, residents and businesses can expect to see construction notices and communications from F3 Networks, the owner of the fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) network, and AFL, the primary construction contractor,” reads a Telus press release. “Once the project is complete, TELUS will engage newly connected residents and businesses to help them find the services that will best meet their needs, such as PureFibre Gigabit internet, Optik TV, Smart Home Security and other technology solutions.”
This project includes more than 400 kilometres of fibre construction and would not be possible without the support and “visionary leadership” of the City of Red Deer, according to Telus’s press release.
“We’re incredibly proud to work alongside F3 Networks, AFL and the City of Red Deer to bring TELUS PureFibre services to the community,” said Shazia Zeb Sobani, vice president of Customer Solutions Delivery West at Telus, in a statement. “This collaborative effort is about more than building infrastructure, it’s about empowering residents and businesses with the tools they need to thrive in today’s digital world. TELUS PureFibre services will support critical, transformational change in the region, unlocking new opportunities for connection, innovation and growth.”
“F3 Networks is proud to bring fibre connectivity to the City of Red Deer,” said Jordan Young, president and CEO of F3 Networks. “Over the next two years, this fibre optic network will transform how residents and businesses connect, communicate and thrive. This isn’t just about faster internet — it’s about unlocking new opportunities in education, healthcare, commerce and everyday life. We’re committed to laying the groundwork for a more connected, inclusive and innovative future, and we’re honored to do it in partnership with the people who call this community home.”
Telus said the new fibre optic infrastructure will also serve as the backbone of Telus’s 5G wireless network serving the Red Deer community.
