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 has been awarded the contract to improve the coverage and capacity of cellular networks in the Eastern Ontario region through the Eastern Ontario Regional Network's (EORN) Cell Gap Project.
Rogers Communications Inc, and Shaw Communications Inc. announced that they have reached an agreement for Rogers to acquire all of Shaw’s issued and outstanding Class A Shares and Class B Shares in a transaction valued at approximately $26 billion inclusive of approximately $6 billion of Shaw debt (the “Transaction”). The offer price of $40.50 per share represents a significant premium for Shaw shareholders; further details of the transaction are described below. The transaction is not subject to a financing condition as Rogers has secured committed debt financing, which it will use along with balance sheet cash and the issuance of 23.6 million shares to the Shaw Family Living Trust.
TELUS proudly announced that it has been named Canada’s Most Respected Mobile Service Provider by Canadians. A survey of Canadians from coast to coast to coast ranked TELUS first out of 22 mobile service providers across the country. TELUS’ Most Respected Award is based on the company’s reputation across customer service excellence, team culture, its contribution to our communities, diversity and inclusion efforts and overall brand trust.
Verizon and AT&T were announced by the FCC the winners of an $81 billion auction for the license to use important 5G airwaves. The high amounts spent by the telcos reflect the importance of securing licensing for the airwaves.
Telus International (Cda) Inc, a subsidiary of wireless carrier Telus Corp., has put an objective to raise as much as $833 million in its initial public offering (IPO). This would give the company a valuation of nearly $7 billion.
