North Shore submarine cable now in service: TELUS strengthens communications service resilience east of Baie-Comeau

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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nNorth Shore submarine cable now in service: TELUS strengthens communications service resilience east of Baie-Comeau\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nAnchored in responsible innovation: TELUS contributes to marine mammal protection through AI and thermal imaging\nSEPT-ÎLES, QC, Feb. 5, 2026 /CNW/ - TELUS today announced the successful deployment and commissioning of its nearly 125-kilometre submarine fibre optic cable connecting Sept-Îles to Sainte-Anne-des-Monts. This critical infrastructure, which was deployed and buried in the seabed of the St. Lawrence River in November and December 2025, provides essential redundancy to the telecommunications network serving communities east of Baie-Comeau. This major project was made possible through a joint investment of more than $20 million from TELUS and the Government of Canada.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\"The completion of this state-of-the-art submarine infrastructure marks a historic moment for citizens along the North Shore – a region that has long faced connectivity challenges due to its remote location and vast, rugged landscape. Moreover, this important initiative demonstrates our TELUS team's unwavering commitment to enhancing the resilience of our digital infrastructure in communities across the country,\" said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO, TELUS. \"As extreme weather and climate-related emergencies are becoming increasingly frequent, TELUS' infrastructure will ensure that citizens, businesses and institutions in the region receive reliable access to essential services. We are grateful to the Government of Canada for their partnership in co-funding this vital initiative, which underscores our shared dedication to building a connected, resilient and prosperous future for all Canadians.\"\n\"The successful deployment of this submarine cable is a major step forward in improving connectivity for communities along the North Shore,\" said the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Industry and Minister responsible for Canada Economic Dev...

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