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.
Rogers Communications achieved the first 5G standalone device certification in Canada and completed the rollout of Canada’s first national standalone 5G core – major technological milestones on the road to powering the possibilities of 5G across the country.
TELUS has earned the top spot in Ookla’s 2021 Fastest Mobile Network Speedtest Awards for the fifth year in a row. This shows the operator’s superior network speed and strength across the country as Canadians continue to rely on network connectivity throughout the pandemic.
TELUS has set new science-based greenhouse gas (GHG emissions) reduction targets to further demonstrate its global sustainability leadership and support the world’s fight against climate change.
Rogers Communications announced it is launching Canada’s largest and most reliable 5G network, in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Now residents and businesses in parts of Halifax have access to this next generation of wireless technology which will be expanding soon to neighbouring communities. Rogers 5G is the first and only 5G network in Atlantic Canada, and is also available in communities across New Brunswick. Rogers currently offers 5G access to half of the Canadian population, and is available in over 700 communities nationwide with the commitment to reach 1,000 by year end.
Bell Canada will collaborate with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to modernize the digital experience of customers and support 5G innovation across Canada. By bringing AWS Wavelength to the country, Bell will be the first Canadian telco to offer AWS-powered multi-access edge computing (MEC) to business and government users.
