TELUS announces joint investment with the Government of
"At TELUS, we know that a reliable and powerful network is essential in keeping Quebecers connected to the people, information and resources that matter most," said
TELUS is shaping the future by using its world-leading networks to enhance productivity and foster positive innovations in health, education, agriculture, climate change, energy, transportation and social equity, helping to fuel economic growth across the province. Driven by a deep sense of compassion and inspired by its dedicated team, TELUS is committed to addressing the most pressing challenges of today. The company is focused on delivering industry-best technology solutions and programs that positively impact lives, with ongoing plans through 2028 to make a meaningful difference in
Now through 2028 in
- Enhancing its world-leading networks to make them faster, smarter and greener
- TELUS is collaborating with the government of
Quebec and the CRTC through two separate grant programs to expand its 5G network to isolated and rural communities and road sections in the regions ofEastern Quebec and Chaudière-Appalaches. The company is actively working on deploying nearly 80 new cell sites, bridging the digital divide by fostering innovation in local businesses, promoting the tourism industry, attracting young workers and families, and accelerating the development of virtual services in health and education. - TELUS is enhancing its 5G network with ORAN technology across
Quebec andCanada , creating more reliable, adaptable and faster connections. It's not just smarter, it's also kinder to the planet by using resources more efficiently and cutting down on energy use. - TELUS is using AI and advanced analytics to plan new infrastructure builds that will optimize coverage and network performance.
- TELUS is collaborating with the government of
- Fueling innovation of
Quebec's businesses, researchers and creative geniuses
- TELUS is continuing its partnerships with Zú, a
Montreal hub established by founder of the Cirquedu Soleil , Guy Laliberté, empowering entrepreneurs who use technology to develop products that transform creative industries. - TELUS is participating in
Canada's first quantum communication test bed with technology think tank, Numana to fuelQuebec's technological dynamism. By creating an innovation hub, TELUS will bring together companies and researchers that will contribute to strengthening the security of computer communications.
- TELUS is continuing its partnerships with Zú, a
- Celebrating ten years and 215,000 people served by
TELUS Mobile Health Clinics
TELUS Health forGood Mobile Clinics are providing healthcare to the most marginalized among us while respecting their privacy and dignity. With over$13 million invested in cash, in-kind contributions, time and support nationwide, the program is now celebrating 10 years of providing care in 25 Canadian communities. InQuebec alone, with$4.4 million invested, the program has facilitated more than 19,000 visits, preventing an estimated 4,000 emergency room trips, reducing healthcare system strain and offering accessible care options.- TELUS has partnered with
Old Brewery Mission , an organization which provides health and social support to people experiencing homelessness, to launch a new mobile health clinic inMontreal in March, 2023.
- Cheering on CF Montreal and inspiring youth through sport
- TELUS is proud to be a major sponsor of CF Montreal, investing in various initiatives to foster soccer's growth through youth development programs, bursaries for the women's academy and community-driven events.
- TELUS is proud to be a major sponsor of CF Montreal, investing in various initiatives to foster soccer's growth through youth development programs, bursaries for the women's academy and community-driven events.
- Empowering communities
- Strengthening cultural and athletic ties, TELUS invests over
$2 million annually in the Grand Théâtre deQuébec , OpérationEnfant Soleil , Rouge et Or, Grandes Fêtes TELUS, Festival Musique du Bout du Monde, Vieux-quai en fête,Baie-Comeau Drakkar and Rimouski Océanic, Spec'Art, Tremblant, Mont-Ste-Anne,Stoneham and the MTELUS venue.
- Strengthening cultural and athletic ties, TELUS invests over
- Innovating for a more sustainable future
- TELUS' 2023 Sustainability and ESG Report highlights its significant efforts and progress to meet the company's ambitious goal to use 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2025. Notably, TELUS has issued six sustainability-linked bonds since 2021 totaling
CAD 3.7 billion andUSD 900 million , tying the progress on reaching its science-based operational decarbonization goals to its financing needs. The company's dedication to environmental goals has earned it a spot on the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for the 23rd consecutive year. - Notably, TELUS offers internet and mobile connectivity to allow its customers to live, work, learn, shop and see a doctor - virtually - from anywhere, thereby reducing unnecessary commuting and helping its customers transition to a low-carbon, nature-positive future.
- Continuing its emphasis on sustainability, TELUS has successfully diverted over 15 million devices from landfills and has up-cycled or recycled more than four million mobile devices since 2005. To help bridge the digital divide TELUS has donated more than 32,000 devices to help keep those in need connected and since 2001, has donated more than 38,000 computers to the
Government of Canada's Computers for School program. - TELUS and the Amis des
Jardins de Métis share a common passion for giving back and have partnered on a social and environmental mission through their famous gardens. In the past two years, TELUS and theTELUS Friendly Future Foundation gave close to$40,000 toLes Amis desJardins de Métis to finance sustainability projects, including the shoreline revitalization project inSainte-Flavie .
- TELUS' 2023 Sustainability and ESG Report highlights its significant efforts and progress to meet the company's ambitious goal to use 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2025. Notably, TELUS has issued six sustainability-linked bonds since 2021 totaling
- Revolutionizing entertainment
- TELUS is revolutionizing the home entertainment experience with Stream+, an all-encompassing bundle that combines three of
Canada's top streaming services. This offering is now available nationwide for both TELUS and Koodo customers, ensuring everyone can enjoy their favourite content seamlessly, including French andQuebec content from Club illico andICI TOU .TV EXTRA. - Earlier this year, Koodo's
Happy Stack , the ultimate package for connectivity and entertainment, extended its reach, offering customers inQuebec the opportunity to combine mobility, home internet and entertainment into one convenient and cost-effective bundle.
- TELUS is revolutionizing the home entertainment experience with Stream+, an all-encompassing bundle that combines three of
- Advancing its commitment to reconciliation
- In
July 2023 , TELUS announced a doubling of its commitment to theTELUS Indigenous Communities Fund from$1 million to$2 million over the next five years. The fund offers grants for Indigenous-led social, health and community programs. Since its inception inNovember 2021 , TELUS has distributed$575,000 in cash donations to 29 community programs such as Les ProductionsInnu Assi which will invest the funds in the Sharing 10,000 years of history project, the Atanukana byCharles-Api Bellefleur , and other programs supporting food security, education, cultural and linguistic revitalization, wildfire relief efforts, and the health, mental-health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples acrossQuebec andCanada . - Continuing its commitment and efforts in reconciliation, TELUS is rebranding several of its service vehicles with artwork by local indigenous artists. A newly-wrapped TELUS fleet vehicle in
Listuguj, Quebec features artwork by local artistTracey Metallic of the Listuguj Mi'gmaq First Nation.
- In
From 2000 through 2023, TELUS has invested $259 billion nationally in network infrastructure, operations and spectrum, including more than
TELUS also embraces tax morality as a means of further investing in the communities it serves. Since 2000, TELUS has paid approximately
Since 2000, TELUS, its team members and retirees have provided over
This news release contains statements about future events and plans that are forward-looking, including statements relating to TELUS' infrastructure, operations, services 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' 2023 annual Management's discussion and analysis (MD&A) and first quarter 2024 MD&A, which are incorporated by reference herein, and in other TELUS public disclosure documents and filings with securities commissions in
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