TELUS and Koodo Giving Two Months Free Wireless Service to Frontline Hospital Workers in Ontario
April 27 2020 - 8:00AM
Ontario's frontline healthcare workers have shown tremendous
courage and grit as they work round the clock in the fight against
the COVID-19 public health crisis, selflessly carrying out
essential roles taking care of our most vulnerable citizens. Today,
as a thank you for their dedication to keeping others safe, TELUS
announced it is crediting monthly rate plan charges for two months1
for frontline healthcare workers at select hospitals in areas
across the province that have been significantly impacted by
COVID-19. The credit will be available to eligible TELUS and Koodo
customers to help them stay connected to the people and information
that matter most.
“The incredible strength, resiliency and compassion our
remarkable frontline healthcare workers have demonstrated during
this public health crisis is nothing short of extraordinary,” said
Darren Entwistle, TELUS’ President and CEO. “One of the
heartbreaking impacts of this pandemic is that many doctors, nurses
and healthcare workers are isolating themselves to avoid risking
the health of their families and their community. We want these
heroes to know that our TELUS team is extremely grateful for their
selfless actions. During these challenging times, we believe that
staying connected to their families and loved ones, virtually, can
make a meaningful difference, as the human connection is truly the
greatest connection of all.”
TELUS’ Medical Advisory Council, a group of national experts in
pandemic leadership, public health, mental health, primary care,
occupational health, infectious diseases, digital health, and
health economics, identified Ontario hospitals with the largest
COVID-19 case loads including:
- University Health Network, Toronto
- St. Michael’s Hospital, Toronto
- Sinai Health Systems, Toronto
- Trillium Health Partners, Peel
- North York General Hospital, York
- The Ottawa Hospital, Ottawa
TELUS is also expanding this program to hospitals in Quebec, and
soon in BC and Alberta. This program is an extension of the TELUS
Mobility for Good program. First launched in British Columbia in
2017, followed by Quebec, Ontario, New Brunswick, Manitoba and
Alberta, TELUS Mobility for Good offers 20,000 youth transitioning
out of foster care with a smartphone and TELUS mobile plan at $0
per month, including unlimited nationwide talk and text and up to
3GB of monthly data usage for two years. While TELUS provides the
service to youth for free, the bills appear in the youth’s name to
help them build positive credit and gain the skills required to
manage their finances in the future, while maintaining a vital
lifeline to the people, information, and opportunities that matter
most.
TELUS’ Connecting for Good programs™ programs also
include:
- Internet for Good, offering high speed broadband internet to
qualified low-income families for only $9.95 per month.
- Health for Good, enabling TELUS mobile health clinics to bring
primary healthcare directly to people in need living on the streets
in urban centres across Canada.
- Tech for Good, helping differently abled Canadians facing
challenges using smartphones and tablets with customized technology
solutions that help them live more independently
For the latest information about TELUS’ support during the
crisis, visit telus.com/covid19.
About TELUS
About TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading
communications and information technology company with $14.7
billion in annual revenue and 15.2 million customer connections
spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment,
video and security. We leverage our global-leading technology to
enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to
putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business,
making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and
loyalty. TELUS Health is Canada's largest healthcare IT provider,
and TELUS International delivers the most innovative business
process solutions to some of the world’s most established
brands.
Driven by our passionate social purpose to connect all Canadians
for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give
where we live has inspired our team members and retirees to
contribute more than $700 million and 1.3 million days of service
since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and unparalleled
volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company in the
world.
For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com, follow
us @TELUSNews on Twitter and @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.
For media inquiries, please contact:
TELUS Public Relations Donna Ramirezdonna.ramirez@telus.com
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1 Offer available on all eligible lines on an account, and
applies to monthly recurring charges only. Taxes, TELUS Easy
Payment fees and any overage charges not included. Service discount
will be applied automatically and is valid for 2 months. Regular
TELUS EPP discounted rate will apply thereafter if applicable.
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