With government's blessing, Telus takes Public

VANCOUVER – Telus announced Wednesday evening it will buy Public Mobile. “Following our review of strategic options for our organization, Telus stood out as the company most committed to strong customer service and innovation. We are confident this is the right decision for our customers, our company, our employees and our investors,” said Alek Krstajic, Public Mobile CEO, in a joint press release. “This transaction is the best option to guarantee continued quality service for our customers and to maximize the opportunity for our employees and investors.” Pending approval from the Competition Bureau following today’s approval by Industry Canada (see...