New fibre-optic infrastructure will transform
connectivity in the region, enable faster internet speeds and
enhance wireless coverage
VANCOUVER, BC, July 16,
2024 /CNW/ - TELUS is excited to announce that TELUS
PureFibre services will soon be available in the Township of
Langley, Kwantlen First Nation's
McMillan Island 6 and Katzie First
Nation's Katzie 2 communities. This marks a significant milestone
in TELUS' ongoing efforts to bring Western Canada's fastest and most reliable
internet technology to even more communities, residents and
businesses. To date, more than 1.9 million homes and businesses in
British Columbia have access to
TELUS PureFibre, including over 280,000 in rural areas. Soon, the
Township of Langley will have
access to the same life-changing benefits and exciting
possibilities that TELUS' world-leading technology is enabling.
"As a proud resident of the Township of Langley, I couldn't be more excited to help
bring TELUS' PureFibre services to the region," said Daryl Storey, Vice President of Investment
Returns Excellence, TELUS. "This new infrastructure will support
critical, transformational change in the region, and open the door
to new possibilities to participate and thrive in today's digital
economy."
This project is being conducted with the support of the Township
of Langley's Mayor and Council,
Kwantlen First Nation, and Katzie First Nation. Over the coming
weeks, residents and businesses can expect to see construction
notices and communications from Fibre Connect, the company
operating the fibre-to-the-premise network, and Ledcor Technical
Services, the primary construction contractor. Once the project is
complete, TELUS will engage newly connected residents and
businesses to help them find the services that will best meet their
needs, such as PureFibre Gigabit internet, Optik TV, Smart Home
Security and other technology solutions.
"The Township of Langley is
thrilled to work with TELUS, Fibre Connect and other partners to
help the expansion of PureFibre in our communities," said Township
of Langley Mayor Eric Woodward. "This significant investment in
the Township of Langley's future
will help our growing community get connected and deliver
much-needed service residents have long been looking for."
A 100 per cent pure fibre-to-the-premise (FTTP) network ensures
that every part is built with state-of-the-art fibre optics,
extending right up to the connection point at the home or business.
This guarantees customers the fastest and most capable network
available. Unlike traditional copper lines, where download speeds
outpace upload speeds, fibre-optic cables provide equally fast
upload and download capabilities. This particularly benefits video
conferencing, remote work, online education and telehealth. Beyond
convenience, it enhances opportunities by leveling the playing
field: small businesses can compete globally, students can access
more resources, and content creators can share their vision without
compromise.
The new fibre-optic infrastructure will also serve as the
backbone of TELUS' wireless network, laying the groundwork for 5G
technologies in the years to come, and ensuring that people living
in the Township have the tools they need to fully participate in
the digital economy. PureFibre is also 85% more energy-efficient
than copper, and more durable against extreme weather and
environmental factors, making it a more sustainable and reliable
technology.
For more information about the TELUS PureFibre network and its
benefits, visit telus.com/purefibre
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 Digital
Experience (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.
For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com, follow
us at @TELUSNews on X and @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.
For more information, please contact:
Tricia Lo
TELUS Public Relations
tricia.lo@telus.com
Nick Hosseinzadeh
Township of Langley
nhosseinzadeh@tol.ca
SOURCE TELUS Communications Inc.