Stony Plain and neighbouring areas of Parkland County and Acheson gain access to the fastest 5G network in Canada from TELUS

TELUS crowned the fastest network in the world by Opensignal for Download Speed Experience. TELUS’ average 4G LTE download speeds clocked in at a global high of 75.8 mbps, significantly faster than the 2nd fastest country in the world South Korea’s 5G network average of 59 mbps¹

By 2020, Canadians in 50 communities will experience the fastest 5G network in Canada providing speeds up to 1.7 Gbps²

STONY PLAIN, Alberta, Oct. 07, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Beginning Oct 9, TELUS is expanding its next-generation 5G network to Stony Plain and neighbouring areas of Parkland County and Acheson, allowing businesses and residents to access the fastest network in Canada and the world, according to a recent industry report by UK-based Opensignal.

“This global recognition from Opensignal, in concert with our rapidly expanding next-generation 5G network, reinforces the TELUS team’s unparalleled commitment to providing Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to the people, resources and information that make our lives better,” said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO, TELUS. “Our team understands that having the fastest speeds on a global basis matters as it drives the innovation that enables the diversity and competitiveness of our country’s private sector, supporting economic growth and job creation for our nation and in communities like Stony Plain and neighbouring areas of Parkland County. It matters because it helps us answer society’s most pressing social challenges in health, education, agriculture and the environment, while improving economic equality in our digital world. As we continue to navigate the global health emergency, Canadians can be confident that our world-leading network, with its globally leading speed and expansive coverage, will keep them connected to what matters most.”

In Opensignal’s latest report, TELUS’ average 4G LTE download speeds were recorded at a global high of 75.8 mbps, which is significantly faster than South Korea’s average of 59 mbps on their 5G networks - a country that launched 5G nationally in 2019. Furthermore, a recent PCMag report shows that TELUS 4G LTE network speeds easily outpace 5G network speeds of the United States’ top carriers and other Canadian providers. These achievements, along with the numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has earned over the years, showcase the strength and speed of TELUS’ global-leading mobile network. This wireless network leadership, and the investment and talented team that underpin it, drive our country’s innovation agenda and the resulting economic and social outcomes.