TELUS' Network Technology

TELUS uses state-of-the-art technology and carrier class engineering standards to build its networks. And TELUS is continuously taking advantage of the latest advancements in network technology to increase network speeds, capacities, reach, reliability and cost effectiveness. By managing the life cycle of current technologies and the timely introduction of new technologies TELUS is delivering superior service value to its customers and at the same time providing long-term growth oriented investment performance to its shareholders.

For customers TELUS is leveraging the benefits of leading edge network technology to deliver the most "Future Friendly" services, that is, the services are designed to meet today and future needs, are compelling, competitive, easy to use and offer the best value.

For investors TELUS is succeeding in managing technology and capital investment to deliver revenue growth, national brand recognition and cost effective network operation.

And for its employees TELUS provides industry leading career opportunities in the latest technologies.

TELUS' World-Class Network

TELUS' network is "world-class". This means it meets or exceeds "state-of-the-art" or "best-in-class" in terms of technology, performance, service enablement and reliability. And TELUS' network is national, delivering wired and wireless voice, data and video services across Canada.

The TELUS National Fibre Network employs Dense Wave Division Multiplexing (DWDM) to create a diverse and robust network of ultra high-speed OC192 (10Gbps) light paths across Canada.

The TELUS National Wireless Network provides comprehensive coverage across Canada for analog and digital voice and messaging services and high speed Internet, data and multimedia services.

TELUS' Next Generation Network

TELUS' network is a leading-edge Internet Protocol based network referred to as the "TELUS Next Generation Network". Here are some quick facts:

• TELUS was one of the first major communications providers in the world to deploy leading-edge IP-based Next Generation Network (NGN), a ubiquitous IP network architected for high quality voice, data and video applications.
• TELUS deployed carrier scale VoIP capabilities on the NGN to carry long distance voice calls across Canada.
• TELUS' NGN is a common platform for the delivery of seamless, secure and expedient voice and data services for all Canadians. New end-user focused applications and services will simply leverage the ubiquitous connectivity provided by the NGN and will not require the development of service specific overlay network.
• Going forward, TELUS' NGN is a common infrastructure for the evolution to advanced converged services available anywhere over a choice of wired or wireless accesses and end-user devices.

TELUS' Strategic Technology Thrusts

At TELUS technology plays a critical role in enabling the change and growth that is driven by our Strategic Intent. This change and growth is supported by the following key Strategic Technology Thrusts:

• IP Everywhere... for common user experience
• Broadband Access... to homes, businesses, and people on the move
• Optical Networking... for cost effectiveness
• Network Modernization... for reliability and customer experience
• New Growth Opportunities... to meet evolving customer needs and provide lasting shareholder value

In addition TELUS supports Research and Development... for technology leadership into the future.