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About a month ago, Telus presented voluntary severance and early retirement packages to 2,000 employees. Now, according to the employee union, that number has doubled.
Below, you’ll find more information about Telus and a roundup of significant telecom stories in Canada.
Business
United Steelworkers, Local 1944, reports that Telus is now extending voluntary severance packages to 4,000 employees.
Some residents and businesses in St. Albert, Alberta will experience a delay as Telus completes its PureFibre expansion.
Due to “government intervention,” Bell is cutting 1,300 jobs.
Together, Telus, ÉTS, and iBwave are collaborating to reimagine 5G deployment.
Bell is urging the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) to intervene in Rogers’ wireless service plan for TTC riders.
Infrastructure
Over the course of the next seven years, Telus plans to invest $19 billion in Alberta, benefiting areas such as Calgary, Edmonton, and Leduc.
Rogers is expanding its 5G services to nine communities in Eastern Ontario.
Government
The Governments of Canada and B.C. are granting CityWest $3 million to complete five high-speed internet projects in the province.
Deals
Rogers and Fido are offering customers 10GB (or more) of bonus data.
Chatr is providing 5GB of monthly bonus data on select plans.
New activations with Lucky Mobile can enjoy 4GB/month bonus data for 12 months.
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