Mobile networks in rural Canada are some of the fastest in the world
May 26 2020 - 9:00AM
Canada’s rural download speeds have been heralded as some of the
fastest in the world, outpacing five of the G7 countries in
Opensignal’s State of Rural Canada’s Mobile Network Experience1.
TELUS specifically was recognized as having the fastest network in
rural Canada with an overall speed of 48 Mbps. Among the G7, only
Japanese users experienced a higher speed than some rural
Canadians, with an overall download speed of 49 Mbps. Canadians on
the TELUS network saw the largest increase in download speeds in
the first quarter of 2020, as compared to 2019, at 71%.
“With over 7.5 million Canadians living in rural communities,
today’s report by U.K.-based Opensignal underscores the importance
of the world-leading network experience TELUS provides, which has
proven more critical than ever as Canadians are working, learning,
accessing healthcare and socialising from home during these
unprecedented times,” said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO,
TELUS. “Notably, rural Canadians experienced download speeds that
were up to 110 per cent faster than users in all but one of our G7
peer countries. This is all the more impressive when considering
our country’s vast and challenging landscape. Bravo to our talented
engineers, computer scientists and technicians who have made this
achievement possible, ensuring all Canadians have access to the
resources, information and people that matter most to them.”
“Despite the recognition of Canada’s rural networks from
Opensignal and the numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has earned
over the years in respect of our world-leading communications
networks, we are always ambitiously looking to expand and densify
our rural coverage to support Canadian’s access to virtual critical
services from small business connectivity to smart agriculture and
also digital health,” continued Entwistle. “Opensignal’s
acknowledgement, in addition to similar, consistent accolades from
Tutela, J.D. Power, Ookla and PCMag, is a meaningful reminder of
the critical role we play in connecting our fellow Canadians to the
resources, information and people that matter most to them.”
Notably in Opensignal’s recent State of Mobile Network
Experience 2020 report2, Canada’s average download speeds at 59.6
Mbps narrowly outpaced South Korea’s at 59.0 Mbps respectively,
signalling the strength of Canada’s global-leading mobile 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.
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. Connecting rural
communities requires the joint effort and investment from
facilities-based carriers and governments to ensure that all
Canadians have access to the coverage, speed, and reliability they
deserve.
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.
For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com, follow
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For more information, please
contact:Brandi Rees TELUS Media Relations
brandi.rees@telus.com
1 Opensignal - The state of rural Canada’s Mobile Network
Experience – May 2020, based on independent analysis of mobile
measurements recorded during the period January 1 – March 30, 2020
© 2020 Opensignal Limited.
2 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.
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