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TELUS Continues its Network Upgrade From Copper to Fibre
Wednesday, February 21, 2024Company Profile | Follow Company
Copper to Fibre transition has already resulted in a cumulative reduction of over 7,400 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions as PureFibre is up to 85 per cent more energy efficient than copper and more resilient to extreme weather events
Burnaby, BC, February 21, 2024--(T-Net)--TELUS' said in a release that its commitment to upgrading its network from copper to PureFibre, synonymous with lightning-fast speeds and reliability, continues to enable significant but lesser-known environmental benefits, contributing to Canada's ambitious net-zero targets and helping create a more sustainable future.
The company says its early strategic investment in TELUS PureFibre has positioned them as a global leader in copper retirement and enabled the significant reduction of over 7,400 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions since 2018 - equivalent to removing over 1,600 gas-powered cars from our roads for one year*.
This is attributed to the decommissioning of thousands of copper devices and their copper retirement program, where they have recycled or repurposed more than 3,600 tonnes of copper, offsetting the need to mine new copper sources.
Tony Geheran, Chief Operations Officer, TELUS (Credit: TELUS)
"Copper plays a vital role in Canada's electrification strategy, supporting the transmission and distribution network, as well as renewable technologies. By strategically repurposing copper, TELUS is directly contributing to the country's electrification goals and building a circular economy around this valuable resource. Our proactive metal recycling initiative sets the standard for an industrial-scale recycling program, further solidifying TELUS' leadership in sustainability," said Tony Geheran, Chief Operations Officer at TELUS.
Since 2018, TELUS says it has been on a journey to migrate residential customers from copper to PureFibre, and they announced that they have successfully migrated over half a million to date.
As of the end of 2023, TELUS has migrated 98 per cent of eligible customers with 14 key geographies across BC and AB now completely copper free, paving the way for the numerous benefits inherent with PureFibre, including faster speeds, and increased resilience to extreme weather events, ensuring that TELUS' network remains available even during severe weather emergencies.
At up to 85 percent more energy-efficient than copper, TELUS says its PureFibre network is Canada's most sustainable internet technology. This energy efficiency has reduced network repair activity and technician visits by two-thirds, resulting in fewer tailpipe emissions from our fleet.
"TELUS remains committed to driving sustainable innovation and delivering superior connectivity to Canadians. The network investment from copper to fibre is a significant step towards achieving our sustainability goals while providing our customers with a more reliable and future-proof network" the company said in a release.
About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, NYSE: TU) is a dynamic, world-leading communications technology company with more than $18 billion in annual revenue and over 18 million customer connections spanning wireless, data, IP, voice, television, entertainment, video, and security.
Our social purpose is to leverage our global-leading technology and compassion to drive social change and enable remarkable human outcomes. Our longstanding commitment to putting our customers first fuels every aspect of our business, making us a distinct leader in customer service excellence and loyalty.
The numerous, sustained accolades TELUS has earned over the years from independent, industry-leading network insight firms showcase the strength and speed of TELUS' global-leading networks, reinforcing our commitment to provide Canadians with access to superior technology that connects us to the people, resources and information that make our lives better.
* Source: United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Greenhouse Gas Equivalencies Calculator
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