Telus Announces HSPA Upgrade for Alberta

Canada's Telus has announced a 2009 capital plan to invest more than CA$700 million (US$570 million) focused primarily on advanced wireless and wireline broadband infrastructure in Alberta. This investment is expected to support more than 2,100 jobs. Since 2000, Telus has made more than $18 billion in capital and operating expenditures in the province.

Telus expects to launch the new network, based on HSPA, in Alberta and nationally by early 2010.

"Our 7,200 Alberta-based team members and 6,800 retirees are proud of Telus' legacy in this province and despite the challenging times we are committed to making significant investments that benefit the economy, our communities, and our customers," said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO of Telus. "Our investment of more than $700 million in leading broadband technology will create employment opportunities, contribute to the province's future competitiveness, and support the launch of innovative new services for Telus customers."

The company says that the capital investment is consistent with Telus' overall capital expenditure guidance for 2009.

Posted to the site on 14th April 2009