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.
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.
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.
The cybersecurity aspect of 5G networks has been at heart of many discussions and debates. Telecom Review spoke to Rupesh Chokshi, Vice President, Cybersecurity, AT&T to know more about the operator’s take on this subject.
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 Corporation (TSX: T; NYSE: TU) announced that its subsidiary, TELUS International (Cda) Inc. (TELUS International), has filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and filed a preliminary base PREP prospectus with the securities regulatory authorities in each of the provinces and territories of Canada for a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of subordinate voting shares of TELUS International.
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 announced that it is deploying a range of Nokia solutions to deliver greater network scale, performance, and efficiency helping to strengthen and expand its 5G service offerings.
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.
As TELUS continues to expand its next-generation 5G network across the country, UK-based Opensignal has announced that TELUS is the fastest network in the world.
