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To install and upgrade its 5G networks and link the city's companies to thousands of kilometres of fibre optic cable, TELUS is investing close to $30 million in Montreal in 2023. The TELUS team is hard at work supplying Quebec's largest city with the 5G connectivity and network capacity required to welcome the almost 10 million visitors anticipated here in 2023 as the summer season gets underway.
This summer, residents of Montreal and visitors from around the world will have access to world-class connection, whether they're taking in the view from the top of the Port of Montreal Observation Tower or dancing to the music at one of the numerous music festivals held on Parc Jean Drapeau.
In order to foster innovation and link Montreal's businesses, universities, academics, and the brightest creative minds with the most cutting-edge 5G technology, TELUS is also extending its collaborations with Z and the École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) for urban and 5G laboratories.
“For our 3,600 team members in the city, Montreal continues to be a key focus for our technological innovations, and we’re maintaining our commitment to making Montreal one of the most welcoming and innovative cities in the world,” says Nazim Benhadid, Senior Vice-President at TELUS. “Lots of tourists choose Montreal for their summer vacation plans, and with our massive investments, we’re joining the city’s efforts to provide a first-class experience for visitors and maximize economic benefits for Montreal. Our long-term vision for our laboratories and technological innovation environments is also redefining the entertainment, construction and smart city industries to make our city and its businesses greener, more dynamic and more secure than ever.”