Watching Animal Videos Makes Canadians Feel Happier, Says Telus
According to a new survey from Telus, 80% of Canadians feel happier after watching animal videos online, while 63% of respondents said it improves their mood.
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Here are Big Telecom’s Web of Brands in Canada, Explains TekSavvy [PIC]
Independent internet service provider TekSavvy recently started a Facebook ad campaign showcasing “big telecoms web of brands” in Canada, showing how Rogers, Telus, Bell and Videotron own numerous smaller companies. "Who REALLY owns your provider? It might surprise you,” says TekSavvy, noting it is "one of the last independent ISPs." "We fight to keep Canada’s...
Telus Says it Donated a Record $125 Million to Charities in 2022
Telus announced on Friday it donated a record amount to charities in 2022, at $125 million, to go with 1.44 million in volunteer hours by employees. The telecom said the record annual contribution is equivalent to 5% in pre-tax profit, and was made despite being a time when corporate giving has been declining due to...
Telus Q4 2022: Revenue Up, But Profits Down 60%
Telus posted consolidated operating revenues of $5.1 billion, up 3.8% year-over-year from Q4 2021, with 112,000 net new mobile subscribers
Telus, Koodo Waive Long Distance and Roaming Charges for Turkey and Syria
Two earthquakes in Turkey and Syria have occurred in a span of 12 hours, causing devastation in both nations, and now Telus and Koodo say they are now helping with relief efforts. Telus and Koodo said immediately, they are waiving all roaming charges for calls, text and data overages for customers currently in Turkey and Syria....
TTC Subway Needs Cell Coverage from Rogers, Bell, and Telus: Experts
Right now, Freedom Mobile is the only operator that provides underground cell service on Toronto's subway despite the infrastructure being there since 2015
Telus Quietly Acquires Altima and Start.ca Independent ISPs
One of Canada’s largest telecoms has confirmed it has acquired independent internet service providers (ISPs) Altima Telecom and London, Ontario-based Start.ca. Both companies are resellers of internet and cable services. Peter Novak, Vice-President of Insight & Engagement at TekSavvy, said on Friday morning, "Got it confirmed: http://Start.ca, another indie ISP, has been quietly acquired by...
Staples to Exclusively Sell Bell Services, Rogers and Telus Dropped
Staples Canada and Bell announced a multi-year exclusive agreement on Tuesday, to sell Bell, Virgin Plus and Lucky Mobile wireless and wireline services at Staples stores across Canada for both consumers and small businesses. Both companies will also partner to sell Bell services to medium businesses through the Staples Professional sales team. Beginning in late...
Public Mobile Extends 2023 Lunar New Year Promo
Earlier this month, Public Mobile launched a Lunar New Year promo offering a 5GB bonus on select plans. This promo was supposed to end on February 5, 2023, but today Public Mobile says it has been extended. Public Mobile says this Lunar New Year promo is now being extended by a couple of days to...
Shaw Tells MPs: Telus and Globalive Working Together Like ‘Geppetto’ and ‘Pinocchio’
Executives from Rogers and Shaw told MPs on Wednesday that their deal will ultimately increase competition in Canada's telecom sector
Telus Price Increase Coming for Customers on Older Unlimited Plans
Yesterday we told you about how Rogers is increasing the price of legacy unlimited Infinite wireless plans, and now it appears Telus is doing the same. According to iPhone in Canada reader Michael, Telus recently emailed him about "upcoming changes to your mobility account,” then detailing how two lines on his account were set to increase...
Telus, UWindsor Announce $5 Million 5G Research Partnership
The University of Windsor and Telus have announced the launch of a 5G connected campus and commercial lab to support advanced research with 5G.