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August 4, 2006

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TELUS and Amp'd Mobile bringing next generation mobile entertainment services to Canada

Partnership sets new bar for mobile entertainment in Canadian market

Vancouver, B.C. and Toronto, ON – TELUS Corporation (“TELUS”) and Amp'd Mobile, Inc. (“Amp'd Mobile”) today announced an exclusive relationship for the sale and distribution of Amp'd branded services in Canada. As a result, Amp'd Mobile's highly interactive and customized mobile entertainment, information and messaging services will be offered in Canada operating on TELUS' Wireless High Speed network in early 2007. Today's announcement underscores TELUS' and Amp'd Mobile's shared commitment to fulfilling the growing demand for next generation mobile services and signifies Amp'd Mobile's first international expansion.

Capitalizing on TELUS' advanced Wireless High Speed (EVDO) service, the Amp'd Mobile partnership breaks new technological ground, making it possible for Canadian subscribers to easily access personalized wireless content on their mobile handsets. Through Amp'd Mobile's proprietary Amp'd Live environment, users will have access to music, 3D mobile gaming, live sports and concert video streaming, mobile communities, unique personalization features, as well as traditional mobile phone functionality.

Under the terms of the Licensing and Services Agreement, Amp'd Mobile will be responsible for bringing the freshest, hottest and most exclusive entertainment to Canadian subscribers as well as providing optimized handsets capable of fast download speeds. TELUS will manage sales and distribution, billing, client care, network operations and pricing – ensuring that Canadians continue to receive the exceptional consumer experience they've come to expect from TELUS. TELUS shall have the exclusive right to use the Amp'd trademarks, premium data services, handsets and content delivery platforms in Canada.

“TELUS is unleashing the power of Wireless High Speed – the fastest wireless service in Canada – to deliver an exciting experience to Canadians who want to do more with their mobile devices,” said Darren Entwistle, TELUS President and CEO. “Our agreement with Amp'd Mobile will give Canadians exclusive access to the latest music, games, sports and entertainment.”

“This partnership represents the best possible combination for setting a new standard for mobile entertainment in Canada,” said Peter Adderton, Founder and President, Amp'd Mobile, Inc. “Leveraging TELUS' network, distribution and impressive client care record, Amp'd Mobile can seamlessly deliver the most original and personalized mobile media content from over 200 partners to this network. Amp'd Mobile is here to answer Canada's mobile call for something entirely new.”

TELUS Ventures, the strategic venture investment division of TELUS, also announced that it has made a U.S. $7.5 million equity investment in Amp'd Mobile, Inc., headquartered in Los Angeles, CA.

About TELUS
TELUS (TSX: T, T.A; NYSE: TU) is a leading national telecommunications company in Canada, with $8.2 billion of annual revenue and 10.3 million customer connections including 4.6 million wireless subscribers, 4.7 million wireline network access lines and 1.0 million Internet subscribers. The company's strategic intent is to unleash the power of the Internet to deliver the best solutions to Canadians at home, in the workplace and on the move. TELUS provides customers with a wide range of wireline and wireless communications products and services including data, Internet protocol (IP), voice, entertainment and video services.

About Amp'd Mobile
Amp'd Mobile is the first integrated mobile entertainment company that fully optimizes third generation (3G) functionality in Canada. In the U.S, Amp'd Mobile operates as a premier mobile brand on the nations best entertainment network. By leveraging the power of broadband wireless (EVDO), Amp'd Mobile offers traditional services such as voice and text within a completely fresh user interface designed specifically for the “mobile graduate” and 3G technology. With a myriad of customizable options to meet each person's individual needs, as well as strategic alliances with top entertainment properties, such as MTVN and Universal Music Group, Amp'd Mobile brings a more relevant, personal experience to the wireless lifestyle with unique music, video, community, entertainment, sports and gaming offerings divided into various channels for quick and easy access. For more information on Amp'd Mobile Canadian operations visit www.ampd.ca.

Forward Looking Statement
This news release contains statements about expected future events that are forward-looking. By their nature forward looking statements may not prove to be accurate and readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such statements. Such statements require the Company to make assumptions and are subject to inherent risks and uncertainties. Please refer to TELUS' public disclosure documents for a review of the risk factors that may affect actual results.

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For more information, please contact:
For media inquiries, please contact:

Julie Smithers
TELUS Media Relations
(416) 684-6817
julie.smithers@telus.com

Chris Wood
MAVERICK for Amp'd Mobile Canada
(416) 640-5525 ext. 243
chrisw@maverickpr.com