In the blog post written by Justin Di, he discusses how Telus Chas announced that it plans to spend $1 Billion in fibre-optic internet expansion in Vancouver.
I believe that this is a way for Telus to establish itself as a recognizable provider of fibre networks before Google Fiber has a chance to enter into Canada. While it may seem like a noble move on Telus’ part to provide its customers w
An example of the speeds capable by fibre optic networks, provided by Google Fiber.
ith a innovative, quality service, it Telus’ underlying motive may be to actually secure a position first in the market for very high speed internets in order for them to continue to charge premium rates with no worthy competitors.
The Telus Fibre website looks very similar to Google Fiber’s website with the only major difference being that Telus is focusing on Canada while Google is starting with the United States. Shaw Communications has also stuck its foot in the door of the fibre internet industry, however only offering its services to exclusive businesses with no set price rates.
This is an example of the major telecommunications companies innovating outwards to stay competitive with each other. There has been obvious public demand for higher speeds, however it is just recently that the demand has reached a point where it would be beneficial to companies to start providing such services.
Sources:
[1] https://blogs.ubc.ca/justindi/2015/10/04/fastest-internet-in-the-world-for-vancouver/
[2] http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/british-columbia/telus-to-spend-1-billion-in-fibre-optic-internet-expansion-in-vancouver/article26640003/
[3] http://business.shaw.ca/Advanced-Solutions/Internet/Fiber-Gateway/
[4] http://www.businessinsider.com/r-business-bandwidth-demand-lights-up-once-dark-fiber-sector-2014-25