TELUS invests $2 million in the Mékinac and des Chenaux RCMs, expanding its PureFibre and 5G networks
April 09 2021 - 06:00AM
TELUS is investing nearly $2 million in the Mékinac and des Chenaux
RCMs (Regional county municipalities) in 2021 and will accelerate
the deployment of its PureFibre and 5G networks to bridge the
digital divide, drive innovation in businesses and grass-roots
charities, and support the health, agriculture and education
sectors.
“Our 6,000 team members across the province are committed to
actively continuing the deployment of our networks across Quebec,
and driving the economic recovery of our regions,” says
Marie-Christine D’Amours, Vice President of TELUS, Consumer
Solutions and Customer Experience for Quebec. “To date, 93 per cent
of businesses and families in the area we serve have access to our
PureFibre network, and we continue to invest jointly with the
governments in order to reach 99 per cent of homes by the end of
2022. The pandemic has emphasized how critical fast and reliable
connectivity is for people to stay in touch with their loved ones,
consult health care professionals remotely, and continue their
studies and professional activities online. We’re also especially
proud to deploy our 5G technology in both large urban centres and
remote communities, so that Quebec residents can enjoy the full
potential of this technological revolution no matter where they
live. As 5G technology evolves, it will make our cities smarter and
greener, transform agriculture, improve health care, and accelerate
the potential of smart homes and autonomous vehicles.”
TELUS’ investments in 2021 include the following projects:
- Deploying the TELUS PureFibre
network to more than 1,200 families and businesses in
Saint-Prosper, Saint-Stanislas, and Saint-Adelphe. TELUS will
continue investing next year to bring high-speed service to even
more premises in Mékinac and des Chenaux, joining the TELUS
PureFibre communities of Lac-aux-Sables, Notre-Dame-de-Montauban,
Saint-Narcisse, Saint-Séverin, Saint-Tite,
Sainte-Anne-de-la-Pérade, and Sainte-Thècle.
- Bringing the TELUS 5G network, utilizing our
current spectrum holdings, to select communities in the region,
including in Saint-Tite, providing access to lightning-fast
download speeds of up to 1.7 Gbps.
- Improving wireless
coverage by bringing a new telecommunications site to
Saint-Adelphe and expanding TELUS’ 4G LTE network—the fastest
wireless network in Canada, according to Seattle-based Ookla. TELUS
also submitted projects to the CRTC under its Broadband Fund
program with the goal of deploying its 4G LTE network in
Notre-Dame-de-Montauban and Sainte-Thècle.
“Wireless connectivity will spur our community’s ambitions and
will give us the technology tools we need to attract families and
businesses and boost our economy,” says Paul Labranche, mayor of
Saint-Adelphe. “We are looking forward to this new investment by
TELUS, which will enhance connectivity and security. Saint-Adelphe
will also benefit from world-class high-speed Internet with fibre
straight to homes and businesses. High speed is crucial for online
studies, work and access to health care, not to mention any
business success in an increasingly digital world.”
Over the last two decades, TELUS has invested nearly
$30 billion in Quebec’s economy, notably in infrastructure,
spectrum licences, and operations to improve the coverage, speed
and reliability of our world-class networks, with a special focus
on serving remote communities. This spend includes an investment of
$300 million since 2013 to deploy our PureFibre network in
Quebec regions with $72 million in support from the federal and
provincial governments.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading
communications technology company with $16 billion in annual
revenue and 16 million customer connections spanning wireless,
data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video and security. We
leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to enable
remarkable human outcomes. Our long-standing commitment to putting
customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a
distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty. In
2020, TELUS was recognized as having the fastest wireless network
in the world, reinforcing our commitment to provide Canadians with
access to superior technology that connects us to the people,
resources and information that make our lives better. TELUS Health
is Canada’s leader in digital health technology, improving access
to health and wellness services and revolutionizing the flow of
health information across the continuum of care. TELUS Agriculture
provides innovative digital solutions throughout the agriculture
value chain, supporting better food outcomes from improved
agri-business data insights and processes. TELUS International (TSX
and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience innovator
that delivers next-generation AI and content management solutions
for global brands across the sectors of technology, gaming,
ecommerce/FinTech, communications/media, health care and
travel/hospitality. TELUS and TELUS International operate in 25+
countries around the world. Together, let’s make the future
friendly.
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for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give
where we live has inspired TELUS, our team members and our retirees
to contribute more than $820 million and 1.6 million days of
service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled
volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the
world.
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