TELUS and the governments of Quebec and Canada accelerate the deployment of high speed Internet, boosting the economy in remo...
March 22 2021 - 2:20PM
Thanks to TELUS and the governments of Quebec and Canada, and their
collective commitment to bridging the digital divide, thousands of
households and businesses will have access to the TELUS PureFibre
network in 2021 and 2022. The governments’ $26 million in funding
will ensure that 5,000 households are connected to high speed
Internet, while TELUS’ investment will serve 20,000 additional
homes for a total of 25,000 premises in the Eastern Quebec area by
the end of 2022. With this addition, the TELUS PureFibre network
will connect 99 percent of households in the territory served by
TELUS. This direct, ultra-high-speed connection for nearly all
families is critical to boost the economy, improve access to
virtual healthcare, and enhance the way Quebecers connect to
information, resources and with each other, especially given the
reality the global pandemic continues to impose.
“Quebec’s 6,000 TELUS team members are particularly
proud of the confidence that the governments of Quebec and Canada
have shown in them, and we want to applaud their active
contribution to deploying high-speed services in our communities,”
says François Gratton, Executive Vice-President, TELUS and Chair,
TELUS Health, TELUS Agriculture and TELUS Quebec. “We share nearly
95 years of history with our customers here. Founded by Quebec
entrepreneurs, our company has always had the same vision: to be
deeply anchored in the local communities we serve, and to put our
customers first. We are proud to continue deploying our PureFibre
network, and to contribute to the economic recovery in Quebec and
its regions with our joint investments and best-in-class
technology. Together, we will bridge the digital divide and drive
innovation across businesses, government, healthcare, education and
social pursuits.”
Over the last two decades, TELUS has invested
nearly $30 billion in Quebec’s economy, including in
infrastructure, spectrum licences, and its operations to improve
the coverage, speed and reliability of its world-class networks,
with a special focus on serving remote regions. That includes an
investment of $300 million since 2013 to deploy the TELUS
PureFibre network in remote communities. Today’s announcement also
marks TELUS’s timely completion of the Connect to Innovate and
Québec Branché projects. Thanks to the long-standing collaboration
with the governments of Quebec and Canada and their contribution of
$72 million, 99 percent of families and businesses in the
territory covered by TELUS already have access to high-speed
Internet service, with 93 percent enjoying fibre technology
straight to their home or business. The governments’ funding will
accelerate the deployment of the TELUS PureFibre network, which
will connect nearly all of the homes served by TELUS by the end of
2022.
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
technology and games, ecommerce and FinTech, communications and
media, healthcare, travel and hospitality sectors. TELUS and TELUS
International operate in 25+ countries around the world. Together,
let’s make the future friendly.
Driven by our passionate social purpose to connect
all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring
philosophy to give where we live has inspired TELUS, our team
members and 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.
For more information about TELUS, please visit
telus.com and follow us on Twitter (@TELUSnews) and on Instagram
(@Darren_Entwistle).
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Jacinthe BeaulieuTELUS Media
Relations418-318-6102jacinthe.beaulieu@telus.com
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