TELUS Corp. history, profile and history video
TELUS Corp. is a telecommunications company in Canada. It is engaged in the business of providing communications products and services, which include data, Internet protocol, voice, entertainment and video. The company operates through its business through two segments: Wireline and Wireless. The Wireless segment includes digital personal communications services, equipment sales and wireless Internet services. The Wireline segment includes voice local, voice long distance, data and other telecommunications services excluding wireless. TELUS was founded on October 26, 1998 and is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada.“
“Telus History
For more than 100 years, TELUS has been delivering innovative telecommunications solutions to Canadians. Our dedication to improving the lives of Canadians has helped us spread our roots from British Columbia and Alberta to become the country’s second largest telecommunications company.
Today, TELUS is unleashing the power of the Internet to deliver the best solutions to Canadians at home, in the workplace and on the move. We provide a wide range of communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, wireless, entertainment and video.
Company history
We’ve served Canadians for the better part of a century. Some proud milestones along the way include:
2012
TELUS launches 4G LTE wireless network
February 9, 2012
TELUS 4G LTE wireless service goes live in 14 metropolitan areas across Canada
Optik TV is the first service in the world to offer customers the ability to control both live and recorded TV using hand gestures and voice commands
February 7, 2012
Two new innovations from TELUS – Optik TV for Xbox 360
2011
TELUS becomes the first Canadian TV service provider to offer a Facebook application on its TV platform
March 10, 2011
Status Update: TELUS customers first to stay connected from the living room with Facebook on Optik TV
TELUS launches 4G+ wireless network
February 8, 2011
TELUS shifts into fourth gear: 4G wireless network will offer download speeds of up to 42 Mbps
2010
TELUS Health Space is first platform in Canada to achieve Canada Health Infoway pre-implementation certification
May 31, 2010
TELUS technology opens the way for Canadians to manage their personal healthcare records electronically
TELUS named most outstanding philanthropic corporation globally for 2010.
January 26 2010
TELUS named most outstanding philanthropic corporation with global award
2009
TELUS launches 3G+ wireless network.
October 26, 2009
TELUS to launch Canada’s largest 3G+ network on November 5
TELUS acquires Black’s Photography.
September 8, 2009
TELUS announces acquisition of Black’s
2008
TELUS completes acquisition of Emergis.
January 17, 2008
TELUS announces successful acquisition of Emergis
2007
TELUS acquires Emergis.
November 29, 2007
TELUS acquisition of Emergis creates leading electronic health care solutions provider
2006
TELUS acquires Assurent Secure Technologies.
April 10, 2006
TELUS acquires leading Canadian provider of IT security services, Assurent Secure Technologies
TELUS completes the restructuring of TELUS Communications and TELUS Mobility.
March 1, 2006
TELUS wireline and wireless subsidiaries complete asset transfer
2005
TELUS integrates its wireline and wireless segments of the business – TELUS Communications and TELUS Mobility – into one operating structure.
November 24, 2005
TELUS announces merger of TELUS Mobility and TELUS Communications
2004
TELUS acquires ADCOM, Inc.
November 16, 2004
TELUS to acquire Canada’s largest videoconferencing provider ADCOM
2001
TELUS acquires Arqana Technologies Inc.
July 10, 2001
Arqana Technologies acquisition completes with former CEO leading new TELUS business unit TELUS also assumes full ownership of TELUS Québec
May 31, 2001
TELUS to acquire Ontario IT infrastructure company Arqana Technologies Inc.
TELUS acquires Daedalian Solutions Inc.
June 22, 2001
TELUS succeeds in offer to acquire Daedalian eSolutions Inc.
May 10, 2001
TELUS to acquire Toronto Internet services company
TELUS completes purchase of PSINet’s Canadian operations and facilities.
October 12, 2001
TELUS completes purchase of PSINet Canada
August 16, 2001
TELUS purchase of PSINet Canada to proceed to court approval
June , 2001
TELUS and PSINet sign US$77 million agreement for the purchase and sale of PSINet’s Canadian operations
June 1, 2001
TELUS signs letter of intent to acquire Canadian operations of Internet services and network provider, PSINet
TELUS completes the acquisition of QuebecTel, which began in March 2000.
August 15, 2001
TELUS Québec transaction completed
July 26, 2001
TELUS Québec buys AXXENT’s assets in Québec
July 10, 2001
Arqana Technologies acquisition completes with former CEO leading new TELUS business unit TELUS also assumes full ownership of TELUS Québec
May 31, 2000
QuébecTel’s shareholders approve TELUS deal
March 31, 2000
TELUS, QuébecTel unite to form major national telecom player
TELUS acquires Columbus Group.
March 27, 2001
TELUS acquires national data network integration company and a Web hosting and design firm
TELUS acquires Northwest Digital (NWD) Systems Inc.
January 8, 2001
TELUS data and Internet capabilities enhanced with acquisition of Calgary-based Company
2000
TELUS acquires wireless company Clearnet.
October 25, 2000
TELUS and Clearnet announce final proration number
October 20, 2000
TELUS and Clearnet create Canada’s largest wireless company
October 19, 2000
TELUS anticipates it will be in a position to acquire Clearnet shares
October 17, 2000
TELUS gearing up for closing of Clearnet acquisition
September 20, 2000
TELUS-Clearnet deal milestones met
August 21, 2000
TELUS and Clearnet to create Canada’s largest wireless company
TELUS acquires CAG-TAMS Inc.
June 21, 2000
TELUS acquires market-leading bill integration firm
1998
TELUS Corporation and BC TELECOM announce a proposed merger. This is the first step toward creating a leading national telecommunications company.
1997
TELUS given approval by the CRTC to commence multimedia service trials in Edmonton and Calgary.
1996
Canada’s first Internet Yellow Pages™ service launched — alberta.com
1996
The TELUS “master brand” introduced, bringing products and companies under one unified identity. The ED TEL and AGT brands are retired.
1995
Consumer Internet service is launched.
1995
TELUS acquired ED TEL from the City of Edmonton for $467 million.
1994
Long distance telephone competition commenced in Alberta.
1992
North America’s first digital cellular network launched.
1991
The Province of Alberta sold its remaining ownership interest in TELUS for $870 million.
1990
Edmonton Telephones Corporation (ED TEL) established as an arms-length subsidiary company of the City of Edmonton.
1990
TELUS Corporation established, following the reorganization of the Alberta Government Telephones Commission, becoming the parent company of AGT. The sale of TELUS shares marked the largest initial public offering in Canadian history up to this time, raising $896 million.
1986
Conventional competitive cellular phone service launched in Alberta.
1982
Canada’s first cellular telephone system introduced to serve Alberta resource industries.
1980
Canada’s first digital switching units incorporated in parts of the network.
1975
The world’s then largest “Centrex” system installed for the Government of Alberta.
1969
The first “911” system in Canada introduced.
1967
The first touch-tone service in western Canada introduced.
1958
The Alberta Government Telephones Commission was established, ending direct government management of the provincial system.
1928
The first long distance call between Alberta and overseas.
1908
Automatic telephone equipment introduced.
1906
The Province of Alberta commenced operation of the provincial phone system after acquiring the Alberta assets of the Bell Telephone Company.
1904
The City of Edmonton purchased the Edmonton District Telephone Company
1887
The first long distance call, between Edmonton and Battleford, Saskatchewan.
1885
Alberta’s first telephone call, between Fort Edmonton and the St. Albert mission.”
*Information from Forbes.com and Telus.com
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