Investment to help build world-leading ORAN network and support positive economic, health and social outcomes for Albertans
"At TELUS, we know that a reliable and powerful network is essential in keeping Albertans 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 enhancing its 5G network with ORAN technology across
Alberta 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. In 2024, TELUS plans to double the number of new cell towers built across
Alberta in 2023 – expanding coverage in areas includingCalgary ,Edmonton andSherwood Park , including a strategic partnership withIndigenous Services Canada to expand coverage to rural areas likeEden Valley . - Over the past decade, TELUS has connected more than one million homes and businesses in
Alberta with TELUS PureFibre, including over 120,000 in rural areas.
- TELUS is enhancing its 5G network with ORAN technology across
- 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. InCalgary andEdmonton ,TELUS Health for Good has supported more than 17,000 patient visits through its mobile health clinics.- During the summer of 2023, TELUS played a crucial role in supporting
Northern Alberta wildfire evacuees by deploying a fleet ofMobile Clinics . The team actively participated in on-the-ground relief efforts, delivering critical supplies like food and batteries to the Kanien'kehá:ka (Mohawk) community and lending generators to the Gift Lake Métis Nation during wildfire-induced outages.
- Supporting youth to reach their full potential
- The TELUS Edmonton &
Northern Alberta Community Board provided nearly$600,000 to local grassroots organizations in 2023 supporting youth health and education programs while the TELUS Calgary &Southern Alberta Community Board granted$625,000 to support 37 exceptional youth supporting charities, 15 health programs and 22 education programs. - In 2023, TELUS partnered with the
Canadian Premier League (CPL) and rallied Canadians to support those in need by collecting gently-used equipment with all 8 CPL teams and redistributing the items collected to underprivileged communities nationwide, helping create opportunities for soccer participation inCanada , while inspiring youth to reach their full potential through sport
- The TELUS Edmonton &
- 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 energy 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. - With nearly 6 million trees planted in 2023 alone, TELUS is intensifying its reforestation efforts in
Alberta . The company's innovative partnerships, like those withFlash Forest , utilize drones for rapid reforestation, helping to restore vital ecosystems and natural habitats. - Partnering with veritree, TELUS has launched the
Smart Forest project inCochrane, Alberta . This cutting-edge reforestation site features over 41,000 trees and 45 sensors across 1,110 hectares, tracking tree growth, weather, carbon sequestration and biodiversity.The Smart Forest project stands as one ofCanada's most connected reforestation initiatives, showcasing the power of digital technologies and connectivity in driving nature-based solutions.
- 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 energy by 2025. Notably, TELUS has issued six sustainability-linked bonds since 2021 totaling
- 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 supporting food security, education, cultural and linguistic revitalization, wildfire relief efforts, and the health, mental-health and well-being of Indigenous Peoples acrossCanada . - TELUS is proud to be the first multi-year partner of the Indigenous-led grassroots Moose Hide Campaign movement, whose mission is to end gender-based violence. In 2023, TELUS corporate stores distributed more than 8,300
Moose Hide pins to customers, helping spark over 41,000 conversations about the issue of gender-based violence. This partnership is one of the key actions of TELUS' response to the 231 Calls for Justice, and helps ensure TELUS is a safe and culturally responsive company for team members, customers and partners. - TELUS has contributed more than
$6.2 million to local content creators since 2018, funding over 550 Indigenous projects across B.C. andAlberta through TELUS STORYHIVE and TELUS originals. - TELUS rebranded three of its fleet vehicles in northern
Alberta with meaningful artwork by Mi'kmaq artistTrevor Snook of the Qalipu First Nation, which depicts the beauty of natural landscapes and the importance of connections to the land and to each other.
- In
- Stepping up for Albertans during times of crisis
- TELUS is dedicated to safeguarding Canadian communities against wildfires through strategic investments via the
TELUS Pollinator Fund for Good in technologies like Dryad Networks' ultra-early forest fire detection systems. - In 2023, TELUS donated
$5 million in cash and in-kind support for wildfire relief efforts, including crucial connectivity for first responders and affected individuals. This contribution also supported a 24-hour crisis line, provided comfort kits for those displaced, and enhanced fundraising efforts for key charities, showcasing TELUS' commitment to leveraging technology for better disaster response and ongoing support for the community.
- TELUS is dedicated to safeguarding Canadian communities against wildfires through strategic investments via the
From 2000 through 2023, TELUS has invested
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
Forward-Looking Statements
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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