TELUS Partners with AST SpaceMobile to Expand Satellite-Based Cellular Coverage Across Canada

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On March 3, TELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU) and AST SpaceMobile, Inc. announced a commercial agreement to expand cellular broadband coverage across Canada. AST SpaceMobile is developing the first and only space-based cellular broadband network that can connect directly to everyday smartphones. The network is designed to support both commercial and government applications.

Under the agreement, TELUS will invest in ground-based satellite infrastructure and will also become an equity shareholder in AST SpaceMobile. The investment is intended to strengthen the long-term alignment between the two companies. The service is expected to launch in late 2026. TELUS customers will be able to send texts, make calls, and use data in some of Canada’s most remote areas. The goal is to keep people connected in places where traditional coverage has been limited.

For example, customers could stay connected while hiking in the backcountry, working at a remote job site, or spending time at the lake. The service will work with the smartphones customers already own, and no special equipment will be required. Once the service becomes available, TELUS customers will have the option to use their existing smartphones to remain connected across most parts of Canada.

The partnership also supports TELUS’ broader effort to improve connectivity nationwide. The company has been expanding its network to deliver faster 5G+ and LTE speeds, along with stronger signals, to communities across the country, including both rural and urban areas.

TELUS Corporation (NYSE:TU) is a communications technology company with operations in more than 45 countries. The company generates over $20 billion in annual revenue and supports more than 21 million customer connections through a range of broadband services for consumers, businesses, and the public sector.

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