Telus PureFibre X

Telus is investing $110 million to bring its PureFibre X network to Coquitlam and kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem) First Nation in B.C.

The new internet tier offers upload and download speeds of 2.5Gbps. Telus first launched the tier last month in Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley.

The telecom giant says the platform offers the fastest speeds in the country among major providers.

Work on the PureFibre network in Coquitlam is underway, and a majority of homes and businesses will be connected by the end of next year.

“This addition to our infrastructure will also allow us to better communicate with our members who live here in our ancient village of slakəyánc (Coquitlam I.R. 1) as well as with our members who live in other parts of Canada and the United States,” John Peters, Councillor kʷikʷəƛ̓əm First Nation, said.

“As well, the upgrade will allow us to utilize new Telus tools and technology, such as their online digital literacy courses and Vidflex by Worldplay, and provide new ways for the Nation to share our language and cultural activities and be better connected to each other, no matter where we live.”

Telus’ PureFibre X internet plan also includes Wi-Fi 6 technology, the fastest Wi-Fi available in Western Canada. The combination of the two will allow people to experience faster speeds on more devices at the same time. Users can simultaneously game, answer video calls, and stream in 4K.

Telus plans on expanding its PureFibre network to more communities in the coming years.

Source: Telus

Telus’ PureFibre X internet tier, with download and upload speeds of 2.5Gbps, is now available for customers in Lower Mainland and the Fraser Valley area in British Columbia.

“TELUS PureFibre X gives entrepreneurs, start-ups, home-based businesses, students and workers access to the fastest Internet speeds available anywhere in Canada from a major provider,” reads Telus executive vice-president Zainul Mawji’s statement. “We look forward to connecting our fellow British Columbians to PureFibre X and supporting these communities as they continue to navigate the pandemic, and attract new industries and innovators to drive economic growth in British Columbia.”

The carrier claims its service offers the fastest speeds in Canada compared, and it is the only major provider in Western Canada to offer a 100 percent fibre optic connection to the home.

A Wi-Fi 6 compatible router is included with the PureFibre X internet connection, allowing for multiple connections and simultaneous 4K streaming, video conferencing, gaming, and more.

This comes soon after Ookla’s Q4, 2021 Canada Market report that named Telus the fastest mobile operator in Canada. However, the report named Shaw the fastest for broadband.

For more information about Telus’ PureFibre X 2.5Gbps connection, click here.

Source: Telus