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TELUS’ next generation networks are unleashing human productivity and contributing to improved health and educational outcomes, supporting environmental sustainability, fostering entrepreneurship, bridging the socio-economic divide, and driving economic growth. TELUS is steadfast in its commitment to using technology, team member-led innovation, and human compassion to address the most important societal challenges of this generation and bringing real solutions to the residents of
- Continuing to roll out 3500 MHz spectrum on its 5G network
SinceJune 2022 , TELUS has been deploying its 3500 MHz spectrum holdings on its next-generation 5G wireless network to further support the country’s economic growth and competitiveness, bringing enhanced capacity, low latency and even faster speeds to TELUS customers.- As part of this rollout, customers in communities coast to coast can now access this 3500 MHz spectrum, including in
Toronto ,Ottawa ,Vancouver ,Edmonton ,Calgary ,Montreal ,Quebec City ,Halifax and St. John’s.
- As part of this rollout, customers in communities coast to coast can now access this 3500 MHz spectrum, including in
- Supporting Ontario’s agriculture industry
TELUS Agriculture & Consumer Goods is on a mission to create a unified, trusted and sustainable value chain that enables the most efficient production and logistics outcomes, while lowering the impact on the environment. It is delivering digital solutions and actionable data insights that connect global supply chains, improving the safety, quality and sustainability of food and consumer goods.- Leveraging TELUS’ 5G technology, UWindsor has partnered with Horteca to launch a fully-operational connected research greenhouse in
Harrow, Ontario . The greenhouse will use IoT and compute capabilities to make food production more scalable, while reducing cost and footprint.
- Leveraging TELUS’ 5G technology, UWindsor has partnered with Horteca to launch a fully-operational connected research greenhouse in
- Creating a greener province and planet
Our investments in energy-efficient networks, renewable energy sources, innovative technologies and sustainable business practices are supporting a greener future by reducing our carbon footprint and enabling TELUS to become net carbon neutral by 2030 or sooner.- On
April 21 , TELUS celebrated the planting of its one millionth tree to help mitigate climate change. In partnership with leading restoration companies, including Veritree andFlash Forest , TELUS is working to leverage the power of its world-leading networks and innovative technology to revolutionize nature-based solutions with the goal of replenishing forests and seaforests. To start, TELUS, Veritree andFlash Forest are focusing on reforestation and seaforestation projects in westernCanada and internationally. - TELUS also recognizes the role of connectivity in supporting Canada’s climate objectives. Digital connectivity and technologies can reduce GHGs emissions by up to 20 per cent1. As a country with high-quality telecom networks and high GHG emissions per capita,
Canada has the opportunity to become a world leader in digital climate policy and digital climate solutions, incentivizing digital uptake across underserved communities, GHG intensive-industries, and the public service.
- On
- Transforming how Ontarians access healthcare
- TELUS’ innovative approach to leveraging technology in health care has expanded globally since its acquisition of LifeWorks in fall 2022. Now supporting 67 million lives in 160 countries
TELUS Health is on a mission to become the most trusted wellbeing company in the world with solutions focused on enhancing total health, across three dimensions - physical, mental and financial. - Since 2022,
TELUS Health has supported a range of health services including occupational, financial and mental health services, as well as both publicly-funded and employer-funded primary care resulting in more than 1.4M virtual and in-person appointments, helping to build the healthiest communities and workplaces on the planet.
- TELUS’ innovative approach to leveraging technology in health care has expanded globally since its acquisition of LifeWorks in fall 2022. Now supporting 67 million lives in 160 countries
- Redefining the connected home experience with TELUS’ smart living solution
- In collaboration with
Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), TELUS’ new smart living solution will use the latest advancements in cloud technologies, Internet of things (IoT), machine learning (ML), and artificial intelligence (AI) to create automation experiences using all of our connected devices. TELUS’ smart living solution will reduce the complexity of installing and managing connected home devices and services from multiple vendors, device manufacturers (ODMs) and service providers. It will make it easier for consumers to use existing and new smart home devices to automate their home.
- In collaboration with
“Reliable, fast internet is not a luxury, it’s crucial to our daily lives and ensures our safety. The
From 2000 through 2022, TELUS has invested
TELUS also embraces tax morality as a means of further investing in our communities. Since 2000, TELUS has paid approximately
Since 2000, TELUS, our team members and retirees provided over
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains statements about future events and plans that are forward-looking, including statements relating to TELUS’ infrastructure, operations and spectrum investment plans, anticipated connections to our PureFibre network footprint, and our environmental targets. These forward-looking statements are made based on a number of assumptions and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them as there is significant risk that actual results may vary materially from these forward-looking statements, including as a result of risks relating to regulatory decisions and developments, the competitive environment in which we operate, and our operating and financial results.
The forward-looking statements in this news release are subject to the cautionary note and based on the assumptions, qualifications and risks described in detail in TELUS’ 2022 and first quarter 2023 Management’s discussion and analysis, which are incorporated by reference herein, and in other TELUS public disclosure documents and filings with securities commissions in
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with more than
Operating in 31 countries around the world,
Driven by our determination and vision to connect all citizens for good, our deeply meaningful and enduring philosophy to give where we live has inspired TELUS and our team to contribute
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[1] FarrPoint - Digital Policy and Climate Change: Canada Study Report,
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