Launch of Mobility for Good for low income
families provides discounted access to TELUS mobility services with
plans starting at just $25 per
month
VANCOUVER, BC, May 30, 2024
/CNW/ - Today, TELUS announced the launch of its newest
Mobility for Good program, supporting families across the
country that are receiving the maximum Canada Child Benefit. As
significant increases in costs of living are noted by 9 in 10
Canadians who have children 18 and under, 61 per cent of families
are having to adjust their day-to-day expenses. It's more important
than ever before that families can access the help they need and
afford necessary supports, including critical access to
connectivity. Mobility for Good provides discounted access to TELUS
Mobility services, with plans at $25
per month for 3GB of data or $35 per
month with 10GB of data. Participants can bring their own device,
or have the option to buy a discounted, certified pre-owned device
from Mobile Klinik. The program expands on TELUS' Connecting for
Good programs which have supported people across Canada, including youth aging out of foster
care, low-income seniors, Indigenous women at risk of violence,
government-assisted refugees and other marginalized individuals, by
providing free and low cost high speed internet, mobile services,
devices and accessibility services since 2016.
"In today's increasingly digital world, ubiquitous and reliable
access to connectivity has become a vital necessity for everyone in
Canada to live, work and learn. At
a time where families are facing increasing financial hardships,
TELUS remains committed to ensuring citizens from coast to coast
can stay connected to the people and information that matter the
most," said Jill Schnarr, Chief
Social Innovation, Communications and Brand
Officer, TELUS. " With the expansion of Mobility Good to low
income families, we are ensuring families across Canada are connected and have access to the
vital tools and resources they need to thrive."
With 97 per cent of TELUS' Mobility for Good participants
reporting the program makes it easier to stay connected to friends,
family and support networks and 86 per cent reporting the program
helped them find resources in a crisis, the Mobility for Good
program helps thousands of Canadians in need each year. Eligible
families can apply for TELUS' Mobility for Good program through
TELUS' website.
"BC Technology for Learning Society has partnered with TELUS
since the inception of their Internet for Good program, helping us
place 2000 devices into family homes," said Mary-Em Waddington, BC
Technology for Learning Society. "We have seen first-hand how
life-changing this support is for families in our programs,
relieving the financial burden while ensuring they have access to
the tools needed to access the internet. With the expansion of
Mobility for Good, now the families we support can also benefit
from connectivity on the go."
This new TELUS Mobility for Good program is part of the TELUS
Connecting for Good portfolio of programs, which are helping bridge
digital and social divides by making technology and healthcare
accessible for all. Additional programs include:
- TELUS Internet for Good, has connected more than 180,000
low-income family members and seniors, in-need persons with
disabilities, government-assisted refugees and youth leaving foster
care with low-cost internet service.
- TELUS Tech Good, delivered in partnership with March of Dimes,
provides training and support to people with disabilities on the
accessibility features built-in to their smartphones, tablets,
computers or laptops as well as recommendations on assistive
technology. Combined, over 9,000 individuals have been supported
through this program and the TELUS Accessibility Discount.
- TELUS Health for Good helps bring primary healthcare
directly to individuals experiencing homelessness through custom
designed mobile health clinics. The program has supported over
200,000 patient visits in 25 communities across Canada since inception. In addition, the
program also provides free access to TELUS Health MyCare™
counselling services to marginalized individuals in need of
mental health support across Canada as well as discounted access to TELUS
Health Medical Alert services for low-income older-adults.
In addition, through its free digital literacy program, TELUS
WiseⓇ, TELUS has empowered over 750,000 people of all
ages to have a safer and more positive experience online through
its informative and interactive workshops and digital literacy
games. TELUS Wise covers topics including protecting your online
security, privacy, and reputation, rising above cyberbullying, and
using artificial intelligence and technology responsibly.
Together, TELUS' Connecting for Good and TELUS Wise programs
have benefited 1.2M people since
inception. To learn more about TELUS' Connecting for Good programs,
including how to apply, visit telus.com/connectingforgood.
For media inquiries, please contact:
Saara Rahikka
TELUS Public Relations
saara.rahikka@telus.com
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading
communications technology company with more than $20 billion in annual revenue and over 19 million
customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice,
television, entertainment, video, and security. Our social purpose
is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to
drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our
longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every
aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer
service excellence and loyalty. The numerous, sustained accolades
TELUS has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading
network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of TELUS'
global-leading networks, reinforcing our commitment to provide
Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to
the people, resources and information that make our lives
better.
Operating in 32 countries around the world, TELUS International
(TSX and NYSE: TIXT) is a leading digital customer experience
innovator that designs, builds, and delivers next-generation
solutions, including AI and content moderation, for global and
disruptive brands across strategic industry verticals, including
tech and games, communications and media, eCommerce and fintech,
banking, financial services and insurance, healthcare, and
others.
TELUS Health is a global healthcare leader, which provides
employee and family primary and preventive healthcare and wellbeing
solutions. Our TELUS team, along with our 100,000 health
professionals, are leveraging the combination of TELUS' strong
digital and data analytics capabilities with our unsurpassed client
service to dramatically improve remedial, preventive and mental
health outcomes covering nearly 72 million lives, and growing,
around the world. As the largest provider of digital solutions and
digital insights of its kind, TELUS Agriculture & Consumer
Goods enables efficient and sustainable production from seed to
store, helping improve the safety and quality of food and other
goods in a way that is traceable to end consumers.
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
$1.7 billion, including 2.2 million
days of service since 2000. This unprecedented generosity and
unparalleled volunteerism have made TELUS the most giving company
in the world. Together, let's make the future friendly.
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SOURCE TELUS Communications Inc.