04 June 2024
Telus is investing over CAD 16 billion and CAD 17 billion to significantly expand and improve its network infrastructure and operations across Alberta and British Columbia over the next five years, respectively.
This investment is part of a larger commitment to deploy CAD 73 billion across Canada by 2028 to develop infrastructure, improve sustainability, and advance its network technology.
Since 2000, Telus has invested more than CAD 60 billion in Alberta and over CAD 63 billion in British Columbia to build and develop network infrastructure, operations and spectrum, including 5G and fibre networks.
“These investments will ensure that our customers continue to benefit from the best network experience in the world, which facilitates crucial, generational changes in healthcare, education, teleworking, the environment, and our digital economy and societies,” said Telus in a release.
Through 2028 in Alberta and British Columbia, Telus will enhance its networks to make them faster, smarter, and greener, enhancing 5G networks with ORAN technology across Alberta, British Columbia, and Canada, using AI and advanced analytics to plan new infrastructure builds that will optimise coverage and network performance.
In 2024, Telus reportedly plans to double the number of new cell towers built across Alberta in 2023 – expanding coverage in areas including Calgary, Edmonton, and Sherwood Park, including a strategic partnership with Indigenous Services Canada to expand coverage to rural areas like Eden Valley.
In 2024, Telus plans to double the number of new cell towers built across British Columbia in 2023 – expanding coverage in areas including Burnaby, Surrey, Kelowna, and Vancouver, including a strategic partnership with the CRTC to expand coverage to rural areas along Highway 20.