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TELUS Demonstrates Canada’s First Two-way Communication Between Smartphones and Satellites

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TELUS, TerreStar, and Skylo have made history with a successful satellite connectivity trial. The venture opens doors to a future where no corner of Canada is left without mobile access and IoT connectivity.

The potential applications include ensuring hikers’ mobile access, enabling emergency services in disaster-stricken areas, enhancing safety in remote industries, and providing real-time data for agriculture. TELUS aims to introduce smartphones with 5G satellite capabilities to customers by 2024.

Jacques Leduc, TerreStar’s President, highlights a digitally inclusive Canada, while Tarun Gupta, CPO of Skylo, sees this as a transformative leap in connectivity.

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TELUS and FLO Collaborate to Supercharge Canada’s EV Charging Network

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TELUS and FLO are charging into the future with an electrifying partnership. FLO, Canada’s top electric vehicle (EV) charging network operator, is plugging into TELUS’ IoT network solutions to supercharge their charging infrastructure.

With Canada’s push for zero emissions by 2035, TELUS aims to empower FLO to electrify the nation’s roads and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The collaboration will enhance over 60,000 FLO chargers’ reliability and real-time visibility, including the innovative FLO Ultra fast charger, promising a lightning-fast EV charging experience.

TELUS and FLO’s alignment is a big step towards a cleaner and more sustainable future.

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Federal Minister Orders Rogers to Open Toronto Subway Network to Rivals

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Federal Minister François-Philippe Champagne has issued an ultimatum: Rogers must share its Toronto subway wireless network with BCE and Telus by October 3rd.

Within 100 days, all carriers must have agreements for Toronto Transit Commission service, with complete subway cellular coverage in three years. This directive stems from safety concerns following subway incidents. Penalties await non-compliant telcos.

Telus and BCE praised the order, while Rogers emphasized its commitment to 5G expansion.

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TELUS Announces 6,000 Job Cuts to Boost Competitiveness

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Telecom giant Telus has revealed plans to slash 6,000 jobs in a bid to enhance cash flow and maintain competitiveness.

The cuts, affecting 4,000 roles at Telus and 2,000 at Telus International, involve early retirements and voluntary departures. The move, driven by shifting regulations and competition, is part of a broader efficiency initiative.

Despite concerns from union leader Donna Hokiro, Telus President Darren Entwistle sees this as pivotal in adapting to industry transformation.

The restructuring will cost $475 million in 2023 but yield over $325 million in annual savings. Telus also reported a 61% Q2 net income drop.

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TELUS Business Study Reveals Key Insights on Cloud Security Challenges in Canada

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TELUS Business has released The TELUS Canadian Cloud Security Study, offering key insights into cloud security challenges faced by Canadian businesses.

The study reveals that 89% of organizations experienced cloud security incidents, while 98% found securing the cloud more challenging than on-premises.

It also highlights that organizations reference their cloud service providers’ shared responsibility framework but only do so sometimes.

The study emphasizes the importance of having the right controls and solutions in place to detect and address incidents promptly.

TELUS Business aims to empower IT leaders in securely operating in the cloud and achieving their digital vision.

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TELUS and JOLT Collaborate to Supercharge Canada’s EV Charging Network

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TELUS has announced a strategic partnership with Australian EV charging company JOLT, aiming to deploy 5,000 public DC fast chargers across Canada.

With millions of electric vehicles projected to hit Canadian roads, more than 200,000 public chargers are needed by 2030.

This collaboration will accelerate infrastructure development, driving electric vehicle adoption and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

The JOLT EV charging network, powered by 100% renewable energy, will offer 7 kWh of free charging per day through the JOLT app, providing approximately 40-50 km of range in just 15-20 minutes.

TELUS and JOLT’s commitment to sustainability will enable accessible and affordable EV charging nationwide.

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