At Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Spain, TELUS announced that it is using Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS) IoT Device Management's new Managed Integrations feature as a key component of its SmartHome+ solution, expanding on the collaboration announced between the companies in February, 2023.
By Chip Strange, Chief Strategy Officer at Ookla
In a groundbreaking initiative, Canada’s Minister of Innovation François-Philippe Champagne has introduced the artificial intelligence (AI) Sovereign Compute Infrastructure Program to address the demand for AI compute needs and enable collaborations for technological advancement and innovation.
As the global telecommunication industry undertakes a transformative shift, Canada finds itself keeping pace in the 5G race. Canada’s 5G mobile connections are expected to account for approximately 95% of the country’s total infrastructure by 2030, signifying a revolutionary era in the country’s connected landscape.
Telecommunications giant, Bell Canada, has successfully completed its first network field test of Cohere Technologies’ software-driven capacity improvement using coordinated scheduling with an existing network. The trial represented a significant milestone in enhancing 5G network capacity without modifications to existing radios or antennas.
Siyata Mobile, a global vendor of next-generation push-to-talk over cellular (PoC) devices, signed a new distribution agreement with IP Access International to strengthen mission-critical communication solutions for organizations operating in remote areas.
Telecommunications giant Bell Canada and technology innovation leader Nokia have announced a major expansion of their 5G network infrastructure partnership, advancing Canada's digital landscape. The collaboration will focus on deploying Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network) technology and set the groundwork for future Open RAN advancements.
Les Canadiens doivent pouvoir compter sur des services de télécommunications fiables, quel que soit leur lieu de résidence. Des services de télécommunications de haute qualité ne soutiennent pas seulement les activités économiques et sociales, mais sont également essentiels pour les services d’urgence et la sécurité publique.
Opensignal, a leading provider of independent insights into consumers’ connectivity experience, has released a report showcasing key performance areas of Canada’s three major telecom operators.
TELUS Corporation has released its unaudited financial results for Q4 2024, showcasing significant customer growth and solid financial performance. The company also unveiled its financial targets for 2025, setting TELUS’s position for continued growth.
Yondr Group held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the initiation of its 27MW Toronto data center. The project, which Yondr is building on a 4.5-acre site, is the company’s first development in Canada.
The year 2025 has officially been declared the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, celebrating 100 years of quantum mechanics. In line with this, investments in Canadian researchers are ensuring that the country remains at the forefront of the global race for quantum innovation.
The CRTC is advancing efforts to enhance Internet services' reliability and affordability for residents of the Far North.
As part of its ongoing Open RAN trials, Bell Canada is to trial the spectrum multiplier technology developed by Cohere Technologies and, for good measure, is taking a stake in the San Jose, California-based vendor.
TELUS Atrium Unveiled in Ed Lumley Centre for Engineering and Innovation
The University of Windsor (UWindsor) and TELUS announced the launch of a 5G-connected campus and commercial lab to support advanced research with 5G technology and establish the university as a go-to center for innovation. TELUS, a world-leading communications technology company, is investing $5 million as part of a multi-year agreement that began in 2020 to fuel the development of new applications for 5G technology. The collaboration will not only support multidisciplinary research in the agriculture, advanced manufacturing, and connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) sectors but will transform UWindsor campuses to enhance teaching, innovation and collaboration.
The Rogers-Shaw merger deal has been approved by the Canadian Competition Tribunal, but the Competition Bureau is fighting to be further convinced. Moreover, before the merger successfully proceeds, the Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, minister of innovation, science and industry, must also approve spectrum license transfers.
TELUS and Amii are coming together for a five-year collaboration to study and deliver artificial intelligence (AI)-based algorithms and techniques to manage increasingly complex next-generation networks.
TELUS’s robust Q3 2022 performance reflects the chemistry of its globally leading broadband networks and customer-centric culture, which have enabled its strongest quarter on record, with total customer net additions of 347,000, up more than 8% year-on-year. This included strong mobile phone net additions of 150,000, up 11% over last year and the best quarterly result since the third quarter of 2010; record-high net connected device additions of 124,000; and an industry-leading total fixed net additions of 73,000.
