TELUS Corporation (TU) is a prominent Canadian telecommunications company and one of the largest telecommunications service providers in Canada. The firm provides a myriad of communications products and services, including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, television, entertainment, and video. Operating as the second-largest telecommunications company in Canada, TELUS caters to both residential and business customers, and it has built a reputation for quality services and customer satisfaction.
TELUS was officially founded in 1990, since then, it has significantly grown and expanded its operations. Today, TELUS offers its services nationwide in Canada and has made inroads into various international markets. The company's relentless commitment to customer service excellence, technology innovation, and community engagement has set it apart from its competitors. The company has been constantly investing in new technology and infrastructure to provide better service to its customers.
TELUS’s business operations are primarily grouped into two segments - TELUS Communications and TELUS International. TELUS Communications focuses primarily on providing a full suite of telecommunications services within Canada. This includes wireless and wireline voice and data. The TELUS International segment is an important arm of TELUS that focuses on the global market. It provides contact center, information technology, and process solutions to corporations worldwide.
In addition to its core business, TELUS has a strong social responsibility agenda. They established the TELUS Community Board in 2005, which has approved more than $72 million in funding to local grassroot charities. Also, through the TELUS Friendly Future Foundation, the company has committed $120 million to support local charities and projects that help vulnerable populations and create digital equality.
With more than 75,000 people employed worldwide, TELUS Corporation plays an essential role in the telecom sector. The company is publicly traded on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) and the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol 'T'. In 2020, it generated a revenue of $15.5 billion.
As a future-focused company, TELUS is committed to investing in innovation and technology, and delivering high-quality services to its consumers. It continues to explore possibilities in artificial intelligence, cloud computing, healthcare technologies, and 5G, which shows its determination to stay ahead of the curve and aim for continuous growth.