TELUS connecting Greater Montreal and businesses with 4,000 kilometres of fibre optic cable.
This year, TELUS will invest $111 million in its communications infrastructure across greater Montreal. By the end of 2016, TELUS' advanced fibre optic network throughout the community will stretch more than 4,000 kilometres — equivalent to the distance from Quebec City to Vancouver - while professionals, patients and students at several health care and educational facilities will be able to take advantage of faster and more reliable wireless connections as TELUS installs new in-building wireless networks.
"Fibre optic cables are the backbone of all TELUS communications infrastructure. Our significant investment to extend the reach of this technology — the world's fastest — paves the way for connected businesses, innovative health technologies and even the anticipated introduction of fifth-generation wireless networks," said François Gratton, executive vice-president and president, Business Solutions East and TELUS Québec. "Montrealers know us primarily as a wireless company, and may not know that TELUS has 3,500 team members in Montreal dedicated to helping businesses and the health care system thrive by facilitating their adoption of new communications technologies. Montreal is one of the world's smartest cities, and we will continue playing an active economic role in bringing the infrastructure and services the City needs for a smart and connected future."