VANCOUVER, Oct. 10 /CNW/ – TELUS today announced that it will build a next generation wireless network using the most advanced mobile broadband network technology. Reinforcing TELUS’ leadership in the mobile broadband market and the ability to provide clients with the best selection of wireless services and networks in Canada, TELUS announced its commitment to a full national launch of a next generation wireless service by early 2010 based on the latest version of High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) technology. This initiative ensures a smoother transition to long term evolution (LTE) technology, the emerging worldwide fourth generation (4G) technology standard, as it becomes available.
“This technology evolution is a win for Canadian consumers. TELUS’ investment in next generation wireless services will give our clients more wireless functionality including; international roaming, fast network speeds and a compelling selection of globally-compatible handsets and devices,” said Darren Entwistle, TELUS President and CEO. “As the next evolution in our multi-network strategy, this initiative will position TELUS to actively participate in the future global LTE eco-system and leverage economies of scale, offer timely access to handsets, and enhance global roaming relationships and revenues.”
This enhancement to the TELUS mobile network offers further choice for its customers. The move complements TELUS’ existing wireless portfolio that includes Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA), providing access to Canada’s largest third generation (3G) High Speed wireless (EVDO) network and Mike, its industry leading Push-to-Talk network and business service. TELUS plans to support its CDMA and Mike (iDEN) customers for the foreseeable future, providing TELUS customers the full choice of wireless solutions that best suits their needs.