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TELUS investing $17 billion in British Columbia through 2028 to drive innovation and support a greener future
TELUS investing $17 billion in British Columbia through 2028 to drive innovation and support a gr...
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n \n \n \n TELUS investing $17 billion in British Columbia through 2028 to drive innovation and support a greener future\n \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 \n \n Canada NewsWire\n \n \n \n \n \n TELUS has already connected more than 1.9 million homes and businesses in B.C. with TELUS PureFibre, including more than 280,000 in rural areas.\n \n \n \n \n \n VANCOUVER, BC\n \n \n ,\n \n \n May 13, 2024\n \n \n /CNW/ - TELUS is investing\n \n $17 billion\n \n to significantly expand and improve its network infrastructure and operations across\n \n British Columbia\n \n over the next five years, supporting innovation, growth and strong, vibrant communities. This investment is also part of a larger commitment to deploy\n \n $73 billion\n \n across\n \n Canada\n \n by 2028 to develop infrastructure, improve sustainability and advance its network technology. These investments are critical to connecting British Columbians with the people, resources and information that enrich their lives and underscores TELUS' unwavering commitment to advancing technology and connectivity nationwide. Since 2000, TELUS has invested more than\n \n $63 billion\n \n in\n \n British Columbia\n \n to build and develop network infrastructure, operations and spectrum, connecting families and businesses to its world-leading 5G and TELUS PureFibre networks and cementing TELUS' position as the province's best internet service provider.*\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \"At TELUS, we know that a reliable and powerful network is essential in keeping British Columbians connected to the people, information and resources that matter most,\" said\n \n Darren Entwistle\n \n , President and CEO of TELUS. \"That is why we are investing more than\n \n $17 billion\n \n in network infrastructure, operations and spectrum in\n \n British Columbia\n \n over the next five years, bringing our total commitment to\n \n $73 billion\n \n across\n \n Canada\n \n by 2028. These investments will ensure that our customers continue to benefit from the best network experience in the wo...