Public Mobile

Public Mobile launches Canada’s First 5G Subscription Phone Service

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Thursday, May 25, 2023
Public Mobile, Mobile phone, Mobile telephony

TORONTO, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Public Mobile announced it launched Canada’s First 5G Subscription Phone Service – a new subscription phone service that offers Canadians a different way to experience mobility, backed by TELUS’ award-winning 5G network.

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  • TORONTO, May 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Public Mobile announced it launched Canada’s First 5G Subscription Phone Service – a new subscription phone service that offers Canadians a different way to experience mobility, backed by TELUS’ award-winning 5G network.
  • Visit Public Mobile’s website for a special announcement from Jim Senko, Chief of the Unexpected Officer of Public Mobile.

TELUS selects Rethink, WPP and Carat adding depth to its roster of agency partners

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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TORONTO, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS announced the appointment of Rethink, WPP and Carat (Dentsu) as its new agency partners, supporting its evolving and growing creative and media needs.

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  • TORONTO, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, TELUS announced the appointment of Rethink, WPP and Carat (Dentsu) as its new agency partners, supporting its evolving and growing creative and media needs.
  • Carat (Dentsu) will manage TELUS’ integrated media strategy, partner with TELUS on its digital media transformation strategy and lead the implementation of TELUS’ digital media Extended Workbench, bringing talent into the business units they support.
  • “After a rigorous review process, we are excited to welcome these world-class agencies to the TELUS family,” said Jill Schnarr, Chief Communications and Brand Officer at TELUS.
  • Along with the above-mentioned agencies, TELUS will continue to work with its existing roster of best-in-class partners including The&Partnership, Response, Behaviour, Camp Jefferson and National Public Relations.

Let’s make the planet greener together: TELUS launches ‘Buy One, Plant One’ campaign on a mission to plant its 1 millionth tree

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Monday, April 18, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, April 18, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- To celebrate Earth Day, TELUS is inviting Canadians to help reach its goal of planting its 1 millionth tree this year. Between April 18 and May 1, TELUS is planting a tree in partnership with Tree Canada on behalf of every TELUS, Koodo, and Public Mobile customer that buys a Certified Pre-Owned cell phone online. As consumers become increasingly conscious of their impact on the environment, a Certified Pre-Owned device is a budget and planet friendly option that helps extend the lifespan of smartphones and keep them out of landfills. To date, TELUS has planted more than 800,000 trees and by the time its millionth tree is planted later this year, it will have planted the equivalent of 20,000 acres of forest, which is twenty times the size of Stanley Park in Vancouver. The Buy One, Plant One campaign is part of TELUS’ commitment to reduce its carbon footprint and become a zero-waste, carbon-neutral company by 2030, earning it the title of one of Canada's Top 100 Greenest Employers for the second year in a row.

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  • Environmental sustainability is one of the pillars of TELUS commitment to a greater social purpose to create stronger and healthier communities.
  • This year, were on track to plant our 1 millionth tree in partnership with Tree Canada, which is part of TELUS comprehensive approach to taking action on climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
  • The Buy One, Plant One offer, is another way TELUS is using the power of our technology to make the world a better place.
  • For more information about TELUS, please visit telus.com , follow us @TELUSNews on Twitter and @Darren_Entwistle on Instagram.

WOW! mobile boutique partners with Statflo to enhance customer experience

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
JNA Wireless Association, NPS, Multimedia, Merchandising, WOW, TELUS, Customer success, Compliance, Koodo Mobile, Workforce, Public Mobile, CRO, Partnership, LinkedIn, View, Mobile phone, Online shopping

mobile boutique, a national multi-carrier wireless retailer known for its focus on customer experience, partnered with Statflo to expand its customer engagement strategy within their retail stores.

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  • mobile boutique, a national multi-carrier wireless retailer known for its focus on customer experience, partnered with Statflo to expand its customer engagement strategy within their retail stores.
  • "They are one of the leading wireless retailers committed to providing unparalleled customer experience and unbiased cell phone advice in their 80+ retail locations.
  • Through this partnership, their workforce of 400+ Wireless Associates are enabled to better manage their loyal customer base and elevate their signature customer experience even further through proactive customer engagement in their preferred channel, one-to-one text messaging."
  • "The data within Statflo's solution offers detailed insights into each customer allowing associates to provide a personalized experience and ensure satisfied customers.

MSP Corp Adds New MSPs to Growing Portfolio, Appoints Three New Board Members Following Growth Capital Raise

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
Cloud computing, Amazon Web Services, MSP, Public Mobile, Technology, Accounting, The Future of Money, Royal Bank of Canada, BDC, Amazon, AWS, Solution, Macdonald, Notto Arrondissement, Insurance, Acceleration, Industry, CIBC, Growth capital, Munk School of Global Affairs, PE, Member of the Scottish Parliament, Compliance, Partnership, University, Acquisition, Security (finance)

TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MSP Corp Investments Inc. ("MSP Corp"), a platform of entrepreneurial managed services provider (MSP) operators,has added two new Canadian-based MSPs to its growing portfolio and appointed three new board members following the closing of a $35 million growth capital transaction led by BDC Capital's Growth Equity Partners - Fund II with senior lending participation from CIBC .

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MSP Corp Investments Inc. ("MSP Corp"), a platform of entrepreneurial managed services provider (MSP) operators,has added two new Canadian-based MSPs to its growing portfolio and appointed three new board members following the closing of a $35 million growth capital transaction led by BDC Capital's Growth Equity Partners - Fund II with senior lending participation from CIBC .
  • "In addition to the businesses we have recently acquired, I am excited to welcome three new members to MSP Corp's board of directors," he said.
  • The three new additions to MSP Corp's board include the following members:
    Michael Notto, partner of Growth Equity at BDC Capital.
  • MSP Corp raised the $35 million in growth capital in September 2021 to accelerate the acquisition of and partnerships with trusted MSPs across Canada.

Kymeta’s Successful Test Demonstrates the Potential to Deliver Private LTE or 5GNR into a Smartphone via Broadband Satellite

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Tuesday, October 26, 2021
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The system delivers a turnkey solution to enhance the user experience by combining a private LTE network with the Kymeta terminal for broadband backhaul.

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  • The system delivers a turnkey solution to enhance the user experience by combining a private LTE network with the Kymeta terminal for broadband backhaul.
  • Public safety, defense, and enterprise authenticated users will have more resiliency from a small cell that is as easy as scanning a QR code.
  • Smartphones will interact with the hybrid satellite terminal and CBRS as a private LTE hub and have both satellite and cellular backhaul in one solution."
  • Kymeta is unlocking the potential of broadband satellite connectivity, combined with cellular networks, to satisfy the overwhelming demand for comms on the move and making mobile global.

Ting Mobile launches its most compelling plans ever; DISH adds Robert Currie to retail wireless executive leadership team

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Telus, Telecommunications, Koodo Mobile, Public Mobile, Dish Network, Ting Inc., PC Mobile

DISH Network Corporation today also announced the addition of wireless veteran Robert Currie to its executive leadership team.

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  • DISH Network Corporation today also announced the addition of wireless veteran Robert Currie to its executive leadership team.
  • "Moving from pay-as-you-go rates to these plans represents a fresh new approach for Ting Mobile, and allows customers to choose plans that meet their specific data needs," said John Swieringa, group president, Retail Wireless and DISH COO.
  • "The new unlimited plans, combined with the innovation and flexibility Ting Mobile is known for, bring incredible value to the wireless market."
  • Robert Currie, who most recently led two of TELUS Communications' brands Koodo Mobile and Public Mobile will serve as senior vice president of Ting Mobile.

TELUS lights up wireless service in the underground Dunsmuir SkyTrain tunnel between Stadium-Chinatown and Waterfront

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Wednesday, February 26, 2020
Vancouver, New Westminster, Cities in British Columbia, Expo 86, Burrard station, Telus, Koodo Mobile, Expo Line, SkyTrain, Waterfront station, Public Mobile, TransLink

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS and Translink today announced that TELUS has brought wireless service to the underground Dunsmuir SkyTrain tunnel between Stadium-Chinatown and Waterfront stations, including the Granville and Burrard station platforms.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 26, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TELUS and Translink today announced that TELUS has brought wireless service to the underground Dunsmuir SkyTrain tunnel between Stadium-Chinatown and Waterfront stations, including the Granville and Burrard station platforms.
  • This means TELUS, Koodo, and Public Mobile customers can stay connected on the entirety of the Expo SkyTrain line, even underground.
  • Notably, these awards are based on TELUS national networks, inclusive of both urban and rural coverage.
  • Now, TELUS, Koodo, and Public Mobile users will enjoy a seamless connection between Stadium-Chinatown and Waterfront stations, on the most award-winning network.