Cable / Telecom News

Telus speeds western wireless

CALGARY and VANCOUVER - Telus has increased the speed of its EVDO (Evolution Data Optimized) wireless network throughout more than 50 cities in Alberta and British Columbia, including Edmonton, Calgary, Fort McMurray, Lethbridge, Grande Prairie, Vancouver, Victoria, Kelowna and Whistler. Building on its EVDO network launched in late 2005, Telus has upgraded to the next generation EVDO Rev A service in the provinces, which provides faster speeds for clients needing connectivity on the go. The speed improvement is part of Telus' more than $100 million investment in delivering its clients access to EVDO. "In today's fast-paced information society, Canadians are...