TELUS and Samsung Electronics will build Canada’s first commercial virtualized and open radio access network (RAN)— an intelligent, next-generation technology— that offers enhanced performance, flexibility, energy efficiency and automation. The companies are expanding their collaboration from greenfield (new builds) to brownfield (existing infrastructure) deployments.
For the first time in Canada, Rogers Communications, in partnership with Ericsson, has tested 5G network slicing technology in Toronto, Montreal, and Vancouver, on the company’s national standalone 5G core network.
DZS announced that Vianet is deploying the award-winning DZS Velocity V6 fiber access system to deliver some of the fastest broadband speeds in northern Ontario to its residential and business customers. Leveraging the DZS Velocity V6 fiber access system provides Vianet with a clear path to multi-gigabit services leveraging Passive Optical Networking (PON) technology, including symmetric 10 gigabit per second (10 Gbps) capable XGS-PON.
The application form for the Montreal Community Investment Committee's grant, originated by TELUS, is now open for submissions. Canadian charities, registered and dedicated to empowering youth through health or education programs, may qualify for funding of up to USD 20,000. Interested organizations are encouraged to explore the grants provided by the Community Investment Committees.
TELUS will become the first telecommunications provider in North America to evolve the architecture of roaming, enabling greater reliability and faster speeds for customers traveling abroad.
In its 15-year history, the federal telecom and television ombudsman recorded the highest number of complaints against Rogers, surpassing any other Canadian provider for the first time. One out of every five complaints is concerning Rogers, overtaking Bell Canada, which received the most complaints in every previous year.
BCE Inc., the parent company of Bell Media, announced its biggest job cut in 30 years. 4,800 employees are facing job losses, several television newscasts are slated for cancellation, and the company plans to sell off 45 out of its 103 radio stations.
Backlash on Massive Layoffs
TELUS and Canadian-based TerreStar Solutions (operating under the Strigo brand) have successfully used satellite connectivity to conduct voice calls, and in partnership with Skylo, send text messages between smartphones, and connect to Internet of Things (IoT) devices. This is a bold step toward a future without mobile no-coverage zones, one where all Canadians can feel safe and connected.
TELUS’ commitment to upgrading its network from copper to PureFibre, synonymous with lightning-fast speeds and unparalleled reliability, continues to enable significant but lesser-known environmental benefits, contributing to Canada's ambitious net-zero targets and helping create a more sustainable future.
TELUS introduced a groundbreaking new tier of home Internet to PureFibre X customers in Alberta and British Columbia, giving them access to the fastest speeds in Western Canada.
