VANCOUVER – Telus is investing $500 million on advanced wireless and wireline broadband infrastructure in British Columbia, the company announced Tuesday.
Construction of its next generation wireless network is underway, and the new network, based on the latest version of High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology, will launch by early 2010.
Telus will also build a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) designed Internet data centre that it calls one of the “greenest” in North America, while its broadband wireline investment plan will expand its high-speed Internet and digital TV service in B.C. and Alberta
“Despite the challenging times, we are confident in making significant investments that benefit the economy, our communities, and our customers,” said president and CEO, Darren Entwistle, in the announcement. “Our $500 million investment focused on leading broadband technology, including a world-class Internet data centre, will create sustainable employment opportunities, contribute to the province’s future competitiveness, and support the launch of innovative new services for Telus customers.”
These investments build on the 2005 Connecting Communities partnership between Telus and the province of British Columbia.
