Telus investing $4.2b in Alberta, will upgrade every tower to LTE

While the oil industry in Alberta is in flux, Telus is coming through and investing an impressive $4.2 billion into the province. As part of its capital expenditure for 2015, Telus will service those living or residing in Alberta with faster wireless, better health initiatives, and an improved Internet of Things (IoT) strategy.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/l84thuy

Telus investing $3 million in new infrastructure and facilities in Sylvan

A $3 million investment in new infrastructure and facilities in Sylvan Lake will allow Telus to offer “even more access to faster internet, the world’s most advanced wireless technology, and our Internet-based television service, Optik TV,” according to Fred Weinheimer, general manager, Telus customer solutions delivery.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/mk6uyuj

Future of Calgary convention space is with industry partners, says alderman

Calgary continues to miss out on millions from lucrative professional gatherings due to limited convention space, prompting one alderman to look across the pond for innovative answers.

The Telus Convention Centre embarked on ambitious expansion plans to triple its size in 2009, seeking an ideal downtown location for what was at the time a $300 million facility aimed at attracting the largest gatherings in North America.

Read more: http://tinyurl.com/a4jb36m