TELUS launches first wave of its 5G network to bolster Canada’s economic productivity, improve virtual healthcare, and support digital education

TELUS’ network, the fastest in the world, jumps to 5G with speeds up to 1.7 Gbps 1 5G promises to create 250,000 Canadian jobs and contribute $40 billion to the country’s economy annually by 2026 2. Samsung announced as a 5G network infrastructure partner, along with Nokia and Ericsson.