Canada ties for #1 in the world for fastest mobile network speeds
May 13 2020 - 8:00AM
Canada’s 4G download speeds were heralded as fastest in the world,
tied only with South Korea in Opensignal’s State of Mobile Network
Experience 2020 report1. Most notably, Canada’s average 4G download
speeds at 59.6 Mbps narrowly outpaced South Korea’s 5G networks at
59.0 Mbps respectively, signalling the strength of Canada’s
global-leading mobile networks. In February 2020, Opensignal
recorded download speeds for users on all three of Canada's major
operators and TELUS once again won this category by scoring an
outstanding 75 Mbps in Download Speed Experience.
“We are proud of this global recognition; the
incredible strength of TELUS’ wireless networks have proven
essential during this health crisis, enabling Canadians to stay
connected to loved ones, to critical health and education
practitioners and to their jobs,” said Darren Entwistle, President
and CEO, TELUS. “Thanks to our talented engineers, computer
scientists and technicians, in Opensignal’s global report, Canada’s
download speed successfully tied with South Korea’s score of 59.0
mbps - a country that already launched 5G on a nation-wide basis.
This acknowledgement of Canada’s network superiority is a
reflection of our TELUS team’s unwavering commitment to empowering
Canadians with the information and resources that matter most.”
Other key findings from Opensignal showcase the
following:
- Canada’s download speeds are 40 per cent faster increasing from
42.5 Mbps to 59.6 Mbps since Opensignal’s May 2019 report
- Canada continues to have the fastest Download Speed Experience
among the G7 countries - in fact, Canada’s mobile networks are on
average more than 50 per cent faster than France, Germany, Italy,
the U.K, and the U.S.
- Canada’s network download speeds are 55 per cent faster than
the U.S.
- In its 2019 report titled, The State of Rural Canada's Mobile
Network Experience, Opensignal indicated that if rural Canada were
a country, it would rank an extraordinary 12th in the world.
Surprisingly, the U.S. ranked 30th, globally; while rural Canada
was faster than every urban market in America.
__________1 Opensignal – The State of Mobile Network Experience
2020: One year into the 5G era, May 2020, based on independent
analysis of mobile measurements recorded during the period January
1 – March 30, 2020 © 2020 Opensignal Limited.
The recognition of Canada’s networks from
Opensignal reinforces the numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has
earned over the years in respect of our world-leading
communications networks. In 2019, TELUS was recognized by
industry-leading experts, including Opensignal, Ookla, J.D. Power,
PCMag, and Tutela, building on an outstanding record of
achievement, having earned the top spot in four out of five of the
major mobile network reports for the third consecutive year in a
row or more. Notably, these awards are based on TELUS’ national
networks, inclusive of both urban and rural coverage. The
achievements underscore the importance of facilities-based network
investment by carriers including TELUS which has proven more
critical than ever as Canadians rely on communications networks to
stay connected to loved ones and vital information during these
unprecedented times.
Since 2000, TELUS has invested almost $200 billion
in network infrastructure, spectrum, and operations to enhance the
coverage, speed, and reliability of its world-class network and
connect customers from coast to coast to coast. TELUS has committed
to invest a further $40 billion over the next three years in
critical technology components to support the roll out of 5G
networks which will enhance innovation and help drive digital
development across industries in a new age of
hyper-connectedness.
About TELUS TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE:
TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications and information
technology company with $14.8 billion in annual revenue and 15.3
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 $736 million and 1.4 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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